Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7
This verse suggests that God creates both peace and evil, while Jeremiah 25:16 emphasizes causing nations to drink of the cup of God's wrath, implying retribution for evil rather than its creation.
Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
This verse states that "God is love," which contrasts with the idea of God causing nations to drink of His wrath in Jeremiah 25:16.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11
This verse declares that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contrasting with the punitive imagery found in Jeremiah 25:16.
Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44-45
Jesus teaches to love enemies and pray for persecutors, which may appear to contradict the judgment and wrath expressed in Jeremiah 25:16.
Matthew 5:44-45: 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 James 1:13
States that God does not tempt anyone with evil, which could contrast with the active role of inducing wrath in Jeremiah 25:16.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 25:16 mentions nations becoming drunk from a cup that symbolizes God's wrath, leading them to act irrationally. A contradiction could arise from the idea of God causing confusion and chaos, which might conflict with the view of God as a source of order and peace. Some may see a conflict between divine justice and mercy.