Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 18:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 18:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 18:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, he is asking God to listen to him and pay attention to the people who are arguing or causing trouble for him. Jeremiah wants God's help because other people are being mean or unfair to him.

Jeremiah 18:19: Give heed to me, O LORD, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contradicts the plea for God to hear Jeremiah's cause against his adversaries, suggesting a more adversarial stance.

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 12:14

Romans 12:14 advises blessing persecutors and not cursing them, which stands in contrast to Jeremiah seeking divine attention against his adversaries.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Proverbs 24:17 advises against rejoicing when your enemy falls, whereas Jeremiah 18:19 is part of a passage where Jeremiah seeks justice against his foes.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
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