Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 7:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 7:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 7:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling the people to listen and follow His instructions, and if they do, He will be their special God, and they will be His special people, making their life good and happy.

Jeremiah 7:23: But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.

Contradiction with Genesis 15:6

Contradicts by emphasizing faith over obedience to obtain righteousness, "And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness."

Genesis 15:6: And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

Highlights justification by faith without deeds, contradicting the need for obedience in Jeremiah, "Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law."

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:16

Contradicts by asserting justification by faith in Jesus Christ rather than obedience to the law, "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ."

Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

Emphasizes salvation by grace through faith, not works, contradicting the obedience focus, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Devalues ritual obedience compared to true devotion, potentially conflicting with Jeremiah's emphasis on following commands, "To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the Lord."

Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Mark 7:6-8

Jesus criticizes relying on commandments of men over God's command, implying a deeper relationship than mere obedience, "This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me."

Mark 7:6-8: He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with [their] lips, but their heart is far from me.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23

Suggests rituals and offerings are secondary to righteousness and justice, contrasting Jeremiah's focus on command obedience, "I hate, I despise your feast days... But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream."

Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Jesus prioritizes mercy over sacrifice, suggesting an alternative focus to command obedience, "I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
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