Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 49:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 49:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 49:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is asking why people brag about their beautiful places and riches instead of being close to Him. He is reminding them that being proud of things won't protect them from trouble.

Jeremiah 49:4: Wherefore gloriest thou in the valleys, thy flowing valley, O backsliding daughter? that trusted in her treasures, [saying], Who shall come unto me? [thy...: or, thy valley floweth away]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:2

This verse suggests that ill-gotten treasures are of no value, while Jeremiah 49:4 implies confidence in treasures.

Proverbs 10:2: Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

These verses advise against storing up earthly treasures, while Jeremiah 49:4 suggests reliance on treasures.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9-10

These verses warn about the dangers of desiring riches, contradicting the confidence in treasures in Jeremiah 49:4.

1 Timothy 6:9-10: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

Contradiction with James 5:1-3

These verses speak against reliance on wealth due to its coming destruction, contradicting the confidence in riches in Jeremiah 49:4.

James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:28

This verse warns that those who trust in riches will fall, while Jeremiah 49:4 shows confidence in treasures.

Proverbs 11:28: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
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