Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 5:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 5:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 5:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God is saying that even though He is unhappy with the people's actions, He promises not to completely destroy them. God plans to keep some of them safe because He still cares about them.

Jeremiah 5:18: Nevertheless in those days, saith the LORD, I will not make a full end with you.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:7-8

While Jeremiah 5:18 speaks of not making a full end, Isaiah 54:7-8 describes a temporary forsaking followed by mercy, highlighting God's intention to restore rather than utterly destroy.

Isaiah 54:7-8: For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 4:27

Jeremiah 4:27 states the land shall be desolate but not a full end, aligning with yet contradicting the severity perceived in 5:18 by emphasizing a balance of destruction and preservation.

Jeremiah 4:27: For thus hath the LORD said, The whole land shall be desolate; yet will I not make a full end.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:17

This verse contrasts Jeremiah 5:18 by emphasizing God's pity and decision not to destroy, highlighting His merciful restraint.

Ezekiel 20:17: Nevertheless mine eye spared them from destroying them, neither did I make an end of them in the wilderness.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:32-33

Lamentations underscores God's compassion and unwillingness to grieve willingly, which contrasts with the judgment declared in Jeremiah 5:18.

Lamentations 3:32-33: But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.
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