Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 6:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 6:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 6:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God made him like a strong tower to watch over the people and see how they are behaving. This way, Jeremiah could help point out what they are doing right or wrong.

Jeremiah 6:27: I have set thee [for] a tower [and] a fortress among my people, that thou mayest know and try their way.

Contradiction with James 1:26

James speaks about being quick to listen and slow to speak, which contrasts with the idea of testing and trying others.

James 1:26: If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

While Jeremiah is set as a tester of metals, implying judgment, Matthew advises against judging others.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could arise from the idea of being tasked to test or observe people, which might conflict with values of privacy and non-judgmental attitudes. It raises questions about the balance between oversight and respecting individual's autonomy or free will.

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