Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 15:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 15:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 15:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying to His special helper, "I will make you as strong as a big, strong wall so that even if people try to fight you, they can't win because I am with you to keep you safe and help you."

Jeremiah 15:20: And I will make thee unto this people a fenced brasen wall: and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee: for I [am] with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love and bless your enemies, which contrasts with the sense of defense and protection against adversaries in Jeremiah 15:20.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Here, it advises against seeking vengeance and to leave room for God's wrath, contrasting with the active defense and strength shown in Jeremiah 15:20.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:7

Emphasizes rest and patience in the Lord rather than immediate defense or protection, which may seem contradictory to the assured fortification in Jeremiah 15:20.

Psalm 37:7: Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. [Rest in: Heb. Be silent to]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Suggests that those who live by violence will perish by it, opposing the imagery of defense and protection against adversaries.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Encourages standing still to let the Lord fight for you, differing from the empowerment and active defense described in Jeremiah 15:20.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
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