Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 9:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 9:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 9:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, he is very sad and wishes he could cry all the time because his people are hurt and in trouble. He cares a lot about them and feels the pain in his heart.

Jeremiah 9:1: Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people! [Oh...: Heb. Who will give my head, etc]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:13

This verse describes a promise of turning mourning into joy, which contrasts with the lamentation and weeping in Jeremiah 9:1.

Jeremiah 31:13: Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

This verse states that God will wipe away every tear and there will be no more mourning, contradicting the sorrow expressed in Jeremiah 9:1.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Contradiction with Isaiah 35:10

This verse speaks of everlasting joy and an end to sorrow, conflicting with the weeping of Jeremiah 9:1.

Isaiah 35:10: And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:4

This verse states that those who mourn will be comforted, which contrasts with the ongoing mourning in Jeremiah 9:1.

Matthew 5:4: Blessed [are] they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Contradiction with Psalm 126:5

This verse offers hope that those who sow in tears will reap in joy, differing from the continual weeping in Jeremiah 9:1.

Psalm 126:5: They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [joy: or, singing]

Contradiction with John 16:20

This verse acknowledges mourning but promises that sorrow will turn into joy, unlike the unrelieved grief in Jeremiah 9:1.

John 16:20: Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
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