Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 41:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 41:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 41:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, Ishmael did something very bad by killing the Jews and their leader Gedaliah, along with other people, at a place called Mizpah. This story shows how sometimes people make very sad and hurtful choices.

Jeremiah 41:3: Ishmael also slew all the Jews that were with him, [even] with Gedaliah, at Mizpah, and the Chaldeans that were found there, [and] the men of war.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse promotes loving your enemies and doing good to those who hate you, contrasting the violent actions in Jeremiah 41:3.

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

This verse advises believers to refrain from taking vengeance, instead leaving it to God, opposing the murder done by Ishmael in Jeremiah 41:3.

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 Exodus 20:13

This commandment forbids killing, directly contradicting the act of killing seen in Jeremiah 41:3.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

These verses emphasize showing kindness to one's enemies, contrasting the murder and betrayal depicted in Jeremiah 41:3.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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