Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 6:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 6:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 6:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, people who do not listen to God are like worthless silver that nobody wants because God has turned away from them. It's a way of saying that when people do bad things and ignore God, they miss out on being good and special.

Jeremiah 6:30: Reprobate silver shall [men] call them, because the LORD hath rejected them. [Reprobate...: or, Refuse silver]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:9

Jeremiah 6:30 speaks of reprobate silver being rejected, whereas 1 Peter 2:9 describes a chosen generation, implying acceptance.

1 Peter 2:9: But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: [peculiar: or, purchased] [praises: or, virtues]

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

Jeremiah 6:30 suggests rejection, but Romans 8:1 states that there is no condemnation, which indicates acceptance and approval.

Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Contradiction with John 15:16

Jeremiah 6:30 implies being rejected like worthless metal, while John 15:16 emphasizes being chosen and appointed, which suggests value and purpose.

John 15:16: Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

Jeremiah 6:30 discusses rejection, but Philippians 4:13 speaks of empowerment and capability, suggesting acceptance and strength.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:10

Jeremiah 6:30 mentions being as reprobate silver, rejected, while Ephesians 2:10 states that believers are created for good works, indicating value and purpose.

Ephesians 2:10: For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. [ordained: or, prepared]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 6:30 talks of being rejected, but Jeremiah 29:11 promises a hopeful and prosperous future, implying acceptance by God.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
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