Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 6:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 6:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 6:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling people that those who are left in Israel will be picked like grapes from a vine. Just like a person gathers grapes carefully, God will look closely at everyone left to see who is really following Him.

Jeremiah 6:9: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, They shall throughly glean the remnant of Israel as a vine: turn back thine hand as a grapegatherer into the baskets.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Jeremiah 6:9 speaks of gleaning the remnant of Israel, indicating punishment and judgement, whereas Matthew 11:28 offers rest and invitation to those who are burdened, emphasizing compassion and relief.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Jeremiah 6:9 predicts the thorough gleaning of Israel, suggesting impending distress; Isaiah 41:10 reassures believers not to fear because God will strengthen and help them, highlighting divine support.

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 John 10:10

Jeremiah 6:9 describes a process of destruction and loss, while John 10:10 speaks of Jesus coming to give life abundantly, highlighting a theme of renewal and abundance.

John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

Jeremiah 6:9 mentions the complete gathering akin to vine gleaning, implying scarcity, whereas Psalm 23:1 declares that the Lord is a shepherd and believers shall not want, indicating provision.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Jeremiah 6:9 implies judgment and consequence, whereas Romans 8:28 reassures that all things work together for good to those who love God, implying positive outcomes rather than punishment.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
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