Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 6:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 6:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 6:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is very angry and sad because people are not listening to Him and doing bad things. He is so upset that He wants to show His anger to everyone, from kids to grown-ups, because they are all not behaving well.

Jeremiah 6:11: Therefore I am full of the fury of the LORD; I am weary with holding in: I will pour it out upon the children abroad, and upon the assembly of young men together: for even the husband with the wife shall be taken, the aged with [him that is] full of days.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34

This verse speaks of forgiveness and a time when people will not be punished for the iniquity of others, contrasting with the judgment and fury mentioned in Jeremiah 6:11.

Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse explains that individuals are responsible for their own sin, contradicting the collective judgment described in Jeremiah 6:11.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

This verse states "God is love," highlighting God's loving nature, which contrasts the expression of wrath in Jeremiah 6:11.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:6

This verse describes God as "merciful and gracious," which contradicts the impending wrath on all described in Jeremiah 6:11.

Exodus 34:6: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

This verse speaks of God's steadfast love and peace, contradicting the anger and fury found in Jeremiah 6:11.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 6:11 describes a prophecy of destruction and judgment that might seem inconsistent with a loving and merciful view of God presented elsewhere in the Bible. This potential contradiction can cause confusion about God's nature, as some passages emphasize compassion and forgiveness, while others focus on wrath and punishment. However, interpretations often suggest that this reflects different aspects of God's character responding to the people's actions.

Paradox #2

Jeremiah 6:11 could be seen as conflicting because it speaks about God's anger leading to punishment that affects people of all ages, including children and the elderly. This could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of a just and loving God, as it raises questions about why innocent or vulnerable individuals would suffer the consequences of others' actions.

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