Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 5:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 5:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 5:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, the people have become like a cage full of birds because their homes are full of lies. Because of these lies, they have become important and have gained a lot of money.

Jeremiah 5:27: As a cage is full of birds, so [are] their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich. [cage: or, coop]

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:11

Whereas Jeremiah 5:27 discusses deceit and acquiring wealth through treachery, Proverbs 13:11 emphasizes the value of honest work leading to lasting wealth.

Proverbs 13:11: Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. [by labour: Heb. with the hand]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:16

While Jeremiah 5:27 presents a scenario of acquiring riches through unjust means, Psalm 37:16 highlights the worth of a little gained righteously over vast wealth obtained through wickedness.

Psalm 37:16: A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:6

Jeremiah 5:27 describes the accumulation of wealth by unjust means, whereas 1 Timothy 6:6 suggests that godliness with contentment is genuine gain, opposing the pursuit of ill-gotten wealth.

1 Timothy 6:6: But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:1

Jeremiah 5:27 conveys deceitful acquisition, contrasting with Proverbs 22:1, which values a good name and favor over wealth.

Proverbs 22:1: A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold. [loving...: or, favour is better than, etc]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

This verse advises against storing treasures on earth through means likely described in Jeremiah 5:27, promoting heavenly treasures instead.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

Jeremiah 5:27 involves gaining wealth through wrongful means, while Ecclesiastes 5:10 implies that the desire for wealth through any means cannot satisfy.

Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 5:27 illustrates people acting deceitfully to trap others, like setting a trap for birds. The contradiction could be the conflict between outward appearances of success or prosperity gained through deceit, versus the moral truth that such gains are unethical. This highlights the inconsistency between the desire for material gain and the ethical way to achieve success.

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