Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 7:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 7:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 7:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that He tried to talk to the people many times and told them what they were doing wrong, but they did not listen or pay attention to Him. God is upset because He called out to them, but they ignored Him each time.

Jeremiah 7:13: And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the LORD, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not;

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:28

This verse suggests that people will call upon God and He will not answer, whereas Jeremiah 7:13 implies God was calling to the people, but they were not listening.

Proverbs 1:28: Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:12

Here, God is described as having called and not being answered, which contrasts with Jeremiah 7:13 where people are depicted as not responding to His call.

Isaiah 65:12: Therefore will I number you to the sword, and ye shall all bow down to the slaughter: because when I called, ye did not answer; when I spake, ye did not hear; but did evil before mine eyes, and did choose [that] wherein I delighted not.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 8:18

This verse describes God’s refusal to hear the cries of the people because of their actions, opposite to Jeremiah 7:13 where God actively seeks to reach out.

Ezekiel 8:18: Therefore will I also deal in fury: mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: and though they cry in mine ears with a loud voice, [yet] will I not hear them.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse suggests that those who ask and seek will receive and find, whereas Jeremiah 7:13 indicates that despite God's efforts, the people did not listen or seek Him.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 7:13 mentions God speaking and warning the people, but they did not listen. A contradiction could be seen if one questions how a compassionate God can judge people harshly for not listening, especially if they didn't understand or weren't aware. This raises a conflict between God's justice and mercy.

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