Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Jeremiah 25:31 speaks of a tumult and judgment reaching the ends of the earth, suggesting widespread conflict, while Matthew 5:9 advocates peacemaking.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Jeremiah 25:31 describes a global judgment, whereas Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future where nations will not learn war anymore, emphasizing peace.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Psalm 46:9
Jeremiah 25:31 indicates a noise of war and judgment, contrasting with Psalm 46:9, which speaks of God making wars cease.
Psalm 46:9: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3
Jeremiah 25:31 discusses destruction, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:3 talks about peace and safety before sudden destruction comes, offering a differing perspective on the expected sequence of events.
1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
Contradiction with Joel 3:10
Jeremiah 25:31 describes the Lord's controversy with nations leading to conflict, conflict, which contrasts with the call in Joel 3:10 to prepare for war, highlighting different outcomes for divine action.
Joel 3:10: Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I [am] strong. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this verse might be the notion of divine judgment and punishment. Some people may struggle with the idea of a loving and merciful God who also enacts severe judgment and consequences. This can seem inconsistent with the concept of unconditional love and forgiveness.