Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 9:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 9:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 9:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, people will trick each other and not tell the truth, getting so used to lying that it becomes tiring and makes them do wrong things. This teaches us that telling lies can become a bad habit and lead to more wrong actions.

Jeremiah 9:5: And they will deceive every one his neighbour, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, [and] weary themselves to commit iniquity. [deceive: or, mock]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

While Jeremiah 9:5 discusses deceitful behaviors, Proverbs 12:22 states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, which indirectly contradicts deceitful behavior by affirming God's preference for truthfulness.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

This verse encourages speaking truth with one's neighbor, contrasting with Jeremiah 9:5's focus on deceit among individuals.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Advises against lying to one another, which opposes the behavior described in Jeremiah 9:5 about practicing deceit.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

The commandment not to bear false witness contradicts the pattern of deceit mentioned in Jeremiah 9:5.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:10

Encouraging believers to refrain from speaking deceit by valuing life and loving to see good days, in contrast to Jeremiah 9:5 where deception is prevalent.

1 Peter 3:10: For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:16

Urges to speak every man the truth to his neighbor, opposing the continuous deceitful behavior highlighted in Jeremiah 9:5.

Zechariah 8:16: These [are] the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: [execute...: Heb. judge truth, and the judgment of peace]

Contradiction with Psalm 34:13

Advises to keep your tongue from evil and lips from speaking guile, which is against the deceptive practices discussed in Jeremiah 9:5.

Psalm 34:13: Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 9:5 highlights a theme of deceit among people. The theological conflict could arise if one compares this with other parts of the Bible that stress the inherent goodness or honesty expected in God’s followers. This might seem inconsistent if one assumes that people naturally embody these virtues, without considering the human tendency towards sin described elsewhere in the scriptures.

Paradox #2

One possible contradiction in Jeremiah 9:5 could be about truthfulness. The verse indicates that people are deceitful and lie to each other. This conflicts with moral teachings that emphasize honesty and integrity as important values. The contradiction arises because people are expected to be truthful, yet the verse describes a situation where lying is prevalent.

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