Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 38:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 38:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 38:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, the king asked a kind man named Ebedmelech to help save Jeremiah from a deep pit. The king wanted to make sure Jeremiah didn't die in there, so he sent thirty men to help get him out safely.

Jeremiah 38:10: Then the king commanded Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, Take from hence thirty men with thee, and take up Jeremiah the prophet out of the dungeon, before he die. [with thee: Heb. in thine hand]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

While Jeremiah 38:10 involves rescue and support, Proverbs 24:17 advises against rejoicing when an enemy falls.

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

Contradiction with Luke 6:29

Jeremiah 38:10 shows assistance being given, whereas Luke 6:29 promotes turning the other cheek rather than supporting resistance.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

In contrast to the directive to help Jeremiah, Matthew 5:44 encourages love and prayer for enemies, without mention of aid.

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

Jeremiah 38:10 is about providing aid to someone vulnerable, but Romans 12:19 encourages leaving vengeance to God, implying a different response to threats or harm.

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.
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