Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 6:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 6:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 6:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling people that a big group of people from the north is coming, and they are strong and important. It's like when a surprise team shows up that nobody was expecting.

Jeremiah 6:22: Thus saith the LORD, Behold, a people cometh from the north country, and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 60:11

This verse speaks of gates being open continually, allowing nations to bring wealth, contrasting the threat of invasion from nations in Jeremiah 6:22.

Isaiah 60:11: Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that [men] may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and [that] their kings [may be] brought. [forces: or, wealth]

Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:13

This verse speaks of the remnant of Israel doing no iniquity and living in peace, which contrasts with the tumult and threat of invasion described in Jeremiah 6:22.

Zephaniah 3:13: The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make [them] afraid.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

This verse describes nations not lifting swords against one another and living in peace, directly contradicting the invasion threat presented in Jeremiah 6:22.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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