Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 4:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 4:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 4:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this means that the bad things happening are because of the wrong choices people made. It feels really bad on the inside because those choices aren't good.

Jeremiah 4:18: Thy way and thy doings have procured these [things] unto thee; this [is] thy wickedness, because it is bitter, because it reacheth unto thine heart.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse focuses on the idea that individuals are responsible for their own sin, which contrasts with the collective consequences of actions described in Jeremiah 4:18.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:7

Discusses the idea of reaping what one sows, supporting personal responsibility, yet offers a more individualistic perspective compared to the broader judgment depicted in Jeremiah 4:18.

Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18

Speaks of redemption and forgiveness, offering hope and reconciliation, in contrast to the inevitable consequence and calamity in Jeremiah 4:18.

Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Invites those who labor and are heavy laden to find rest, which contrasts with the depiction of inescapable suffering in Jeremiah 4:18.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

States that there is no condemnation for those in Christ, which contrasts with the theme of unavoidable disaster due to sin in Jeremiah 4:18.

Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
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