Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 49:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 49:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 49:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that even if you think you are very strong and live in a safe place like a high nest, your pride can trick you, and God can still bring you down. It's a reminder to be humble and not let pride make you feel too safe.

Jeremiah 49:16: Thy terribleness hath deceived thee, [and] the pride of thine heart, O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, that holdest the height of the hill: though thou shouldest make thy nest as high as the eagle, I will bring thee down from thence, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:12

This verse implies that humility comes before honor, contrasting with the pride and impending destruction mentioned in Jeremiah 49:16.

Proverbs 18:12: Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour [is] humility.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:6

Encourages humility under God's mighty hand to be exalted in due time, which contradicts the downfall of the proud in Jeremiah 49:16.

1 Peter 5:6: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Contradiction with James 4:6

States that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, opposing the pride and judgment described in Jeremiah 49:16.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction with Jeremiah 49:16 might arise when comparing it to biblical teachings that emphasize humility and God's control over human pride. While Jeremiah 49:16 discusses the downfall due to pride, other parts of the Bible repeatedly warn against pride and highlight humility as a virtue. This can seem conflicting if one part celebrates strength while another condemns arrogance without recognizing that the larger biblical narrative consistently supports humility.

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