Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 7:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 7:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 7:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, people did not listen to God and were stubborn, doing even more bad things than the people who came before them. They turned away from God's teachings and continued to make wrong choices.

Jeremiah 7:26: Yet they hearkened not unto me, nor inclined their ear, but hardened their neck: they did worse than their fathers.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:33

This verse indicates that people did not listen to God's instruction, which aligns with Jeremiah 7:26 rather than contradicts it.

Jeremiah 32:33: And they have turned unto me the back, and not the face: though I taught them, rising up early and teaching [them], yet they have not hearkened to receive instruction. [back: Heb. neck]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 2:7

This verse emphasizes that the people may refuse to listen, similar to Jeremiah 7:26, thus not providing a direct contradiction.

Ezekiel 2:7: And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they [are] most rebellious. [most...: Heb. rebellion]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:13-14

These verses describe people not listening to God's prophets, a theme consistent with Jeremiah 7:26.

2 Kings 17:13-14: Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, [and by] all the seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments [and] my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets. [by: Heb. by the hand of]

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 7:26 mentions people not listening to prophets or God's messages. Some might see a contradiction if other parts of the Bible suggest people did listen or responded positively to prophecy. This can appear inconsistent with the general narrative of people's interactions with prophets in different times or contexts.

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