Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 23:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 23:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 23:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is very powerful and becomes very angry like a big storm when people do bad things. This storm will come strongly to punish those who are naughty and do not listen to Him.

Jeremiah 23:19: Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Jeremiah 23:19 speaks of a whirlwind of fury, while Matthew 5:9 blesses the peacemakers, indicating a contrasting response to conflict and aggression.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

Jeremiah 23:19 conveys God's anger and wrath, whereas 1 John 4:8 emphasizes that God is love, presenting a contradictory view of God's nature.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

Jeremiah 23:19 illustrates an outpouring of God's anger, but Isaiah 54:10 reassures that God's kindness and peace will not be removed, depicting a more enduring tranquility.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8

Jeremiah 23:19 describes a whirlwind of fierce wrath, whereas Psalm 103:8 highlights God's merciful and slow-to-anger nature, presenting a contradiction in His attributes.

Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Jeremiah 23:19 communicates God's impending judgment, while Luke 6:27-28 encourages love and blessing even towards enemies, offering a counter approach to hostility.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with James 1:19-20

Jeremiah 23:19 reflects God's wrath leading to action, but James 1:19-20 advises being slow to anger, suggesting a contrasting approach to dealing with wrath.

James 1:19-20: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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