Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 49:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 49:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 49:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that Esau and his family have nowhere to hide and they will lose everything they have, including their family and friends. This shows that God knows and sees everything, even when people try to hide.

Jeremiah 49:10: But I have made Esau bare, I have uncovered his secret places, and he shall not be able to hide himself: his seed is spoiled, and his brethren, and his neighbours, and he [is] not.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:1

Jeremiah 49:10 speaks of Esau being made bare and unable to hide, while Psalm 91:1 speaks of dwelling in the secret place of the Most High, implying protection and concealment.

Psalm 91:1: He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. [abide: Heb. lodge]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:3

Jeremiah 49:10 indicates that God would not leave Esau uncovered and vulnerable, while Proverbs 10:3 suggests the Lord would not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish, implying provision and care.

Proverbs 10:3: The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. [the substance...: or, the wicked for their wickedness]

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:2

Jeremiah 49:10 depicts exposure and stripping away, whereas Isaiah 43:2 suggests passing through waters (troubles) without being overwhelmed, implying protection.

Isaiah 43:2: When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Jeremiah 49:10 describes disaster for Esau, while Romans 8:28 speaks of all things working together for good to those who love God, suggesting a benevolent plan.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:30

Jeremiah 49:10 shows everything laid bare, while Matthew 10:30 emphasizes God's intimate knowledge and care for each hair on one's head, implying detailed concern and preservation.

Matthew 10:30: But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
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