Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 27:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 27:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 27:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God tells the people that if a country doesn't listen to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, He will make bad things happen to them, like wars and no food, until they change their ways. It's like if you don't follow a rule, you might get a timeout.

Jeremiah 27:8: And it shall come to pass, [that] the nation and kingdom which will not serve the same Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, and that will not put their neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon, that nation will I punish, saith the LORD, with the sword, and with the famine, and with the pestilence, until I have consumed them by his hand.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:28

This verse speaks of building and planting, whereas Jeremiah 27:8 talks about destruction and punishment if the nations do not serve Nebuchadnezzar.

Jeremiah 31:28: And it shall come to pass, [that] like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse highlights God’s plans for peace and a hopeful future, contrasting the punishment mentioned in Jeremiah 27:8.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages loving enemies and serving them, which contradicts the call for punishment and destruction in Jeremiah 27:8.

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 12:14

Here, we are advised to bless those who persecute us, opposing the idea of punishing those who do not serve Nebuchadnezzar in Jeremiah 27:8.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse envisions nations not waging war, whereas Jeremiah 27:8 indicates nations being subdued and punished.

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]
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