Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 5:5

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

According to Jeremiah, God is saying he will talk to the important leaders because they know what God wants, but they still choose to do wrong things. These leaders were supposed to be good, but they didn't listen to God and did their own thing instead.

Jeremiah 5:5: I will get me unto the great men, and will speak unto them; for they have known the way of the LORD, [and] the judgment of their God: but these have altogether broken the yoke, [and] burst the bonds.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Contradicts Jeremiah 5:5 by suggesting that seeking leads to finding, whereas Jeremiah 5:5 implies the leaders have irreparably broken God's law.

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 Proverbs 3:5

Contrasts with Jeremiah 5:5 by promoting trust in the Lord instead of man's understanding, whereas Jeremiah highlights the failure of leaders in understanding and following God.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Romans 3:10

Contradicts Jeremiah 5:5 by stating that no one is righteous, countering the notion of finding understanding or justice among the leaders.

Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:6

Differs with Jeremiah 5:5 by emphasizing that all have gone astray, in contrast to the search for righteous leaders.

Isaiah 53:6: All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. [laid...: Heb. made the iniquity of us all to meet on him]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Contrasts with Jeremiah 5:5 as it suggests God looks at the heart, whereas Jeremiah emphasizes visible transgression of law.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could involve the idea that leaders and those in high positions, who are expected to know and uphold the truth, are failing to do so. This might seem inconsistent with the expectation that those who have greater knowledge and responsibility should act with integrity and lead by example. The conflict arises when those entrusted with guiding others fall short of their duties, leading to broader issues of trust and accountability.

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