Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 41:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 41:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 41:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, Ishmael and his ten men hurt Gedaliah with swords because they didn't like that the king of Babylon made Gedaliah the leader of the land. This shows a really sad time when people were fighting and not living in peace like God wants.

Jeremiah 41:2: Then arose Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and the ten men that were with him, and smote Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan with the sword, and slew him, whom the king of Babylon had made governor over the land.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands, "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts Jeremiah 41:2 where Ishmael kills Gedaliah and others.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises to "love your enemies," which contrasts Ishmael's violent actions in Jeremiah 41:2.

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 12:17

This verse instructs "Recompense to no man evil for evil," contrasting the violent murder in Jeremiah 41:2.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:15

States, "Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer," contradicting the actions in Jeremiah 41:2.

1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31

Advises not to "envy the oppressor, and choose none of his ways," contrasting with the violence in Jeremiah 41:2.

Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]
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