Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 39:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 39:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 39:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Jeremiah, God used the leaders of Babylon, including their captain, to carry out His plan. This shows that even powerful rulers listen to God’s commands in big events.

Jeremiah 39:13: So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rabsaris, and Nergalsharezer, Rabmag, and all the king of Babylon's princes; [captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the executioners, or, slaughtermen]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21

Jeremiah 39:13 shows Jeremiah being delivered, while Proverbs 11:21 emphasizes the certainty of punishment for the wicked, which might seem contradictory if viewed that deliverance might not be deserved.

Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:38-39

Jeremiah 39:13 describes deliverance by authorities, whereas Matthew 5:38-39 advises turning the other cheek and not resisting an evil person, which might be seen as a contradictory approach to dealing with captors or adversaries.

Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 15:1

In Jeremiah 15:1, God declares there would be no intercession for the people of Judah, while Jeremiah 39:13 depicts Jeremiah being spared, which may seem contradictory concerning divine intervention or favor.

Jeremiah 15:1: Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, [yet] my mind [could] not [be] toward this people: cast [them] out of my sight, and let them go forth.
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