Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 25:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 25:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 25:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God will make all the powerful leaders from the north and all around the world face consequences for their actions, just like everyone else. The king of Sheshach, which is another name for Babylon, will also have to deal with these consequences.

Jeremiah 25:26: And all the kings of the north, far and near, one with another, and all the kingdoms of the world, which [are] upon the face of the earth: and the king of Sheshach shall drink after them.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

This verse says God's ways and thoughts are higher than ours, whereas Jeremiah 25:26 implies human comprehension of divine retribution.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse highlights God's patience and desire for repentance, contradicting the immediate judgment depicted in Jeremiah 25:26.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages loving your enemies, contrasting with the theme of punishment in Jeremiah 25:26.

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 Ezekiel 18:32

States that God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, challenging the tone of inevitable destruction in Jeremiah 25:26.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with Jonah 4:2

Describes God as gracious and merciful, opposing the portrayal of vengeance in Jeremiah 25:26.

Jonah 4:2: And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, [was] not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou [art] a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against seeking personal revenge, differing from the direct retribution discussed in Jeremiah 25:26.

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 James 1:20

Man’s anger is not equal to divine justice, conflicting with Jeremiah 25:26's theme of wrath.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Titus 2:11

Emphasizes salvation for all people, contrasting with the emphasis on destruction in Jeremiah 25:26.

Titus 2:11: For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, [hath...: or, to all men, hath appeared]
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