Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 52:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 52:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 52:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Jeremiah, this verse means that the king was freed from jail clothes and got to eat at the king's table every day for the rest of his life. It shows that he was treated kindly and taken care of.

Jeremiah 52:33: And changed his prison garments: and he did continually eat bread before him all the days of his life.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

While Jeremiah 52:33 speaks of Jehoiachin being lifted out of prison and treated well, Proverbs 16:18 warns that pride goes before destruction and that humility is necessary, suggesting that exaltation might lead to downfall.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with James 4:10

Jeremiah 52:33 describes Jehoiachin's elevation in status, but James 4:10 emphasizes humility, stating that one should humble themselves before God to be exalted, implying exaltation should follow humility rather than preceding it.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with Luke 1:52

This verse discusses God bringing down the mighty from their thrones, which contrasts with Jeremiah 52:33 where Jehoiachin is exalted and given a place of honor despite his prior status and actions.

Luke 1:52: He hath put down the mighty from [their] seats, and exalted them of low degree.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse implies that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, unlike Jeremiah 52:33 where Jehoiachin is elevated in stature, which might contradict the natural order emphasized in Matthew.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:6

1 Peter suggests that one should humble themselves to be exalted in due time by God, yet Jeremiah 52:33 provides a narrative where elevation occurs regardless of personal humility.

1 Peter 5:6: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 52:33 contains a detail about King Jehoiachin's captivity and release. The potential historical inconsistency is that 2 Kings 25:27-30 narrates a similar story but with slight differences in the timeline and details concerning the king's treatment and provisions. These discrepancies might suggest variations in source materials or transmission over time.

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