Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 46:13

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According to Jeremiah, God told him that King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon would come and defeat the land of Egypt. This means God was warning the people that something big and important was going to happen.

Jeremiah 46:13: The word that the LORD spake to Jeremiah the prophet, how Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon should come [and] smite the land of Egypt.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 46:25

Contradictory because it suggests the Lord will punish the gods of Egypt, aligning more with dismantling rather than aiding Egypt as in other narratives.

Jeremiah 46:25: The LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saith; Behold, I will punish the multitude of No, and Pharaoh, and Egypt, with their gods, and their kings; even Pharaoh, and [all] them that trust in him: [multitude: or, nourisher: Heb. Amon]

Contradiction with Isaiah 19:1

Contradicts by presenting a prophecy against Egypt that involves the Lord riding on a swift cloud, causing the idols of Egypt to tremble.

Isaiah 19:1: The burden of Egypt. Behold, the LORD rideth upon a swift cloud, and shall come into Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at his presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst of it.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 30:4

Contradicts with a proclamation of a sword coming upon Egypt, speaking of desolation rather than giving any respite or aid.

Ezekiel 30:4: And the sword shall come upon Egypt, and great pain shall be in Ethiopia, when the slain shall fall in Egypt, and they shall take away her multitude, and her foundations shall be broken down. [pain: or, fear]

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:7

Contradicts by describing Egypt as a place of vanity and unhelpfulness, opposing any notion of divine aid or positive prophecy for Egypt.

Isaiah 30:7: For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength [is] to sit still. [concerning...: or, to her]

Contradiction with Hosea 7:11

Contradicts as it metaphorically compares Ephraim to a silly dove without heart calling to Egypt, implying folly in reliance on Egypt.

Hosea 7:11: Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
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