Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 5:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 5:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 5:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Prophet Jeremiah, he is warning that some people are doing bad things, like setting traps to catch others, just like when hunters try to catch birds. It's a way to say that sometimes people are sneaky and do mean things to trick or hurt others.

Jeremiah 5:26: For among my people are found wicked [men]: they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men. [they lay...: or, they pry as fowlers lie in wait]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:17

Isaiah 1:17 encourages doing justice and defending the oppressed, contrasting with the actions of the wicked men described in Jeremiah 5:26 who lay traps for others.

Isaiah 1:17: Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. [relieve: or, righten]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 advises to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, directly opposing the malicious intents of the people mentioned in Jeremiah 5:26.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

Romans 12:21 instructs to overcome evil with good, in contrast to the wicked practices of those in Jeremiah 5:26.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:29

Proverbs 3:29 advises not to devise evil against your neighbor, contrasting with the deceit and traps set by the wicked referred to in Jeremiah 5:26.

Proverbs 3:29: Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. [Devise...: or, Practise no evil]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

1 Thessalonians 5:15 guides believers to always seek to do good to each other and everyone, contradicting the deceitful actions of the men in Jeremiah 5:26.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
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