Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 5:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 5:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 5:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse warns that bad people will come and take away all the food and animals that families need to live, leaving the cities in danger and without protection. It teaches that if we don't listen to God, we might lose the things we count on to be safe and happy.

Jeremiah 5:17: And they shall eat up thine harvest, and thy bread, [which] thy sons and thy daughters should eat: they shall eat up thy flocks and thine herds: they shall eat up thy vines and thy fig trees: they shall impoverish thy fenced cities, wherein thou trustedst, with the sword.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse offers a promise of hope and a prosperous future, while Jeremiah 5:17 speaks of destruction and consumption.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Encourages asking and receiving, suggesting provision and abundance, which contradicts the total consumption described in Jeremiah 5:17.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

Declares the Lord is a shepherd who provides, in contrast to the devastation and lack implied in Jeremiah 5:17.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

Assures that God will supply all needs, contradicting the consumption and lack in Jeremiah 5:17.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Offers assurance of God's support and strength, contradicting the punitive actions described in Jeremiah 5:17.

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.

Paradox #1

One possible contradiction in Jeremiah 5:17 could be the portrayal of divine punishment affecting innocents, such as children or the land, which might conflict with the idea of a just and fair God. This raises questions about collective punishment and whether it aligns with individual responsibility and justice.

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