Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 9:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 9:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 9:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse is asking if there is a smart person who can understand why the land is empty and lonely because God is trying to teach people something important. It means God wants someone to listen and explain why things are going wrong.

Jeremiah 9:12: Who [is] the wise man, that may understand this? and [who is he] to whom the mouth of the LORD hath spoken, that he may declare it, for what the land perisheth [and] is burned up like a wilderness, that none passeth through?

Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6

This verse states that wisdom and understanding come from the Lord, whereas Jeremiah 9:12 questions who is wise enough to understand why the land is perished, suggesting that not even believers possess such understanding.

Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7

This verse emphasizes the principal importance of wisdom, suggesting it's attainable and valuable, while Jeremiah 9:12 reflects uncertainty about who possesses wisdom.

Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse assures that anyone lacking wisdom can ask God, who gives generously, whereas Jeremiah 9:12 suggests an absence of understanding among people.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:9

This verse highlights that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human understanding, while Jeremiah 9:12 implies a challenge in finding human understanding for God's actions.

Isaiah 55:9: For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
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