Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 30:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 30:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 30:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God promises to protect His people and says that anyone who harms them will also be harmed, like when bullies at school get stopped and told to behave. This verse tells us that God is like a hero who cares for His friends and makes sure bad guys don’t win in the end.

Jeremiah 30:16: Therefore all they that devour thee shall be devoured; and all thine adversaries, every one of them, shall go into captivity; and they that spoil thee shall be a spoil, and all that prey upon thee will I give for a prey.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jeremiah 30:16 speaks of vengeance upon enemies, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

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

Romans 12:19 advises against seeking personal revenge, leaving it to God's wrath, contrasting the individual retribution mentioned in Jeremiah 30:16.

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 Proverbs 24:17

Jeremiah 30:16 implies triumph over enemies, whereas Proverbs 24:17 warns against rejoicing when your enemy falls.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Luke 6:27-28 commands blessing those who curse you and doing good to your haters, in contrast to the retributive message of Jeremiah 30:16.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 30:16 speaks about enemies facing consequences for their actions against God's people. A potential theological inconsistency could be the contrast between this idea of retribution and the New Testament's emphasis on forgiveness and loving one's enemies, as taught by Jesus. This might seem like a conflict between Old Testament justice and New Testament teachings on mercy.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or conflict in Jeremiah 30:16 could be seen as the idea of retribution and punishment towards those who have harmed others. This seems inconsistent with themes of forgiveness and compassion found elsewhere in religious teachings. It raises questions about whether justice should be punitive or restorative.

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