Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 7:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 7:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 7:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that because the people did not listen to Him, there will be no more happy sounds like weddings or laughing in the city, and everything will be very quiet and empty.

Jeremiah 7:34: Then will I cause to cease from the cities of Judah, and from the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride: for the land shall be desolate.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:11

This verse speaks of the voice of joy and gladness and the voice of the bride and bridegroom, indicating a future restoration and joy, which contradicts Jeremiah 7:34's message of ceasing joy and desolation.

Jeremiah 33:11: The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the LORD of hosts: for the LORD [is] good; for his mercy [endureth] for ever: [and] of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the LORD. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 51:3

Describes the LORD comforting Zion, making her wilderness like Eden with joy and gladness, which is contrary to the desolation and absence of mirth in Jeremiah 7:34.

Isaiah 51:3: For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.

Contradiction with Revelation 19:7

Speaks of the marriage of the Lamb and the joy of the bride, contrasting Jeremiah 7:34's prophecy of the absence of the voice of the bride and bridegroom.

Revelation 19:7: Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:19

Talks about transforming fasts into joyful occasions, contradicting the absence of gladness and joy depicted in Jeremiah 7:34.

Zechariah 8:19: Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth [month], and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace. [feasts: or, solemn, or, set times]

Paradox #1

This verse talks about ending joyful sounds in a place that will become desolate. A contradiction might arise when comparing this to teachings that promote love, hope, and joy. The focus on complete silence and desolation could seem inconsistent with messages that encourage finding light and redemption even in dark times.

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