Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 4:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 4:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 4:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is warning people that when trouble comes, everyone in the city will be so scared that they will run away and hide in the bushes or on rocks. The city will be empty because everyone will be gone.

Jeremiah 4:29: The whole city shall flee for the noise of the horsemen and bowmen; they shall go into thickets, and climb up upon the rocks: every city [shall be] forsaken, and not a man dwell therein.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:12

Jeremiah 4:29 speaks of cities being forsaken, while Isaiah 55:12 describes nature and creation rejoicing and being at peace.

Isaiah 55:12: For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap [their] hands.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

Jeremiah 4:29 depicts fleeing and desolation; Psalm 46:10 speaks of being still and knowing God's power and presence.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Jeremiah 4:29 portrays turmoil and escape, whereas Matthew 11:28 offers rest and comfort from burdens.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Jeremiah 4:29 suggests fear and abandonment; Isaiah 41:10 encourages fearlessness and assurance of God's support.

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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