Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 4:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 4:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 4:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God is telling the people to warn each other because something big is coming. They need to get ready by gathering together and staying safe in strong cities.

Jeremiah 4:5: Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse speaks of comfort and reassurance from God, which contrasts with the call to alarm and impending danger in Jeremiah 4:5.

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.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

This verse describes God as a refuge and strength, which contradicts the message of distress and warning found in Jeremiah 4:5.

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 Matthew 5:9

This verse promotes peace and being peacemakers, contrasting with the message of battle readiness in Jeremiah 4:5.

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

Contradiction with John 14:27

Jesus speaks of giving peace, which contradicts the proclamation of an alarm and tumult in Jeremiah 4:5.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Predicts sudden destruction coming upon people while they say "peace and safety," opposing the immediate call to arms and warning in Jeremiah 4:5.

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.
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