Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 6:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 6:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 6:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling the people of Jerusalem to listen and learn, so that He won't leave them all alone and make their land empty. God wants them to pay attention and change their ways so He can stay with them and keep them safe.

Jeremiah 6:8: Be thou instructed, O Jerusalem, lest my soul depart from thee; lest I make thee desolate, a land not inhabited. [depart: Heb. be loosed, or, disjointed]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse expresses God's plans for prosperity and peace for His people, which contrasts with the warning of desolation in Jeremiah 6:8.

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]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:11

It speaks about the meek inheriting the earth and living in peace, while Jeremiah 6:8 references potential destruction and the need for correction.

Psalm 37:11: But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God promises His support and help in this verse, seemingly contradicting the threatened abandonment in Jeremiah 6:8.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

It affirms that God will never leave nor forsake His people, conflicting with the implication of rejection in Jeremiah 6:8.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:8

This assures that God will always go before His people and never abandon them, unlike the impending desolation if they remain unheeding in Jeremiah 6:8.

Deuteronomy 31:8: And the LORD, he [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
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