Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 52:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 52:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 52:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse tells the sad story of King Zedekiah, who was punished by the king of Babylon, blinded, put in chains, and taken far away to stay in prison until he died. It shows that not listening to God’s warnings can lead to very sad consequences.

Jeremiah 52:11: Then he put out the eyes of Zedekiah; and the king of Babylon bound him in chains, and carried him to Babylon, and put him in prison till the day of his death. [put out: Heb. blinded] [chains: or, fetters] [prison: Heb. house of the wards]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 25:7

Accounts the same event of Zedekiah's punishment, aligning with Jeremiah 52:11, focusing also on the brutality and aftermath, yet not presenting a contradiction but rather a parallel narrative.

2 Kings 25:7: And they slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound him with fetters of brass, and carried him to Babylon. [put...: Heb. made blind]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction with Jeremiah 52:11 could relate to differing accounts of the events surrounding the exile of the king mentioned. While Jeremiah describes one version, other historical sources or biblical books may present varying details about how or when these events occurred, leading to some inconsistencies in the record.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in this verse could be seen as the harsh punishment of an individual, which might conflict with ideas of forgiveness and compassion found elsewhere in the Bible. This severity could raise questions about justice and mercy.

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