Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 25:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 25:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 25:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, the people from the places called Dedan, Tema, and Buz are mentioned because they live far away and have special haircuts. This verse shows how God's message is meant for everyone, no matter where they live.

Jeremiah 25:23: Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all [that are] in the utmost corners, [that...: Heb. cut off into corners, or, having the corners of the hair polled]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:29

This verse speaks of judgment beginning at the city called by God's name, contrasting with verse 23, which mentions a specific list of nations deserving of punishment.

Jeremiah 25:29: For, lo, I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by my name, and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished: for I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith the LORD of hosts. [which...: Heb. upon which my name is called]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, opposing the notion of judgment and destruction mentioned in Jeremiah 25:23.

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

It advises believers to not seek vengeance but leave it to God's wrath, which might contradict the specific divine retribution listed in Jeremiah 25:23.

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 2 Peter 3:9

Describes God's patience and desire for all to come to repentance, which contrasts the definitive judgment listed in Jeremiah 25:23.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
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