Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 4:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 4:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 4:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse means that God was going to send a strong, hot wind to the people, and it wouldn't be to help or clean them, but to show that something bad was coming. It's like when you know a storm is coming, and you need to get ready because it might be dangerous.

Jeremiah 4:11: At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A dry wind of the high places in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to fan, nor to cleanse,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of plans for peace and not evil, while Jeremiah 4:11 talks about disaster from the north, creating a contrast between messages of hope and warning.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse emphasizes blessedness for peacemakers, contrasting with the ominous message in Jeremiah 4:11 about a forthcoming destructive wind.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 26:3

Promises perfect peace to those whose minds are steadfast, appearing contradictory to the theme of impending disaster in Jeremiah 4:11.

Isaiah 26:3: Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. [perfect...: Heb. peace, peace] [mind: or, thought, or, imagination]

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

States God is a refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble, contrasting the threatening sense of danger intended in Jeremiah 4:11.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Talks about sudden destruction despite a declaration of peace, which can parallel yet contradict Jeremiah 4:11 in terms of expected safety and sudden peril.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:25-26

Promises not to be afraid of sudden fear, with assurance of safety, differing from the foreboding warning in Jeremiah 4:11.

Proverbs 3:25-26: Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Provides assurance not to fear, for God is with you, which contrasts with the dire warning of disaster in Jeremiah 4:11.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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