Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 8:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 8:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 8:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God feels very sad and upset when His people are hurt, like a parent feels when their child is in pain. The word "black" here means God is deeply distressed and shocked by what has happened to them.

Jeremiah 8:21: For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken hold on me.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

These verses encourage rejoicing and thanksgiving, which contradicts Jeremiah 8:21's expression of sorrow and astonishment.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

This verse calls for continual rejoicing in the Lord, contrasting with the mourning and grief described in Jeremiah 8:21.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with Psalm 30:11

This verse describes turning mourning into dancing, which is a contradiction to the mourning in Jeremiah 8:21.

Psalm 30:11: Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

Contradiction with John 16:33

Jesus speaks of having peace in tribulation, which contradicts the dismay and mourning expressed in Jeremiah 8:21.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with Romans 5:3-5

These verses speak of glorying in tribulations because of the hope they produce, which opposes the lament in Jeremiah 8:21.

Romans 5:3-5: And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
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