Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 46:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 46:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 46:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God is telling the people in certain cities to get ready because trouble is coming. They need to be brave and prepare, because a fierce attack is near.

Jeremiah 46:14: Declare ye in Egypt, and publish in Migdol, and publish in Noph and in Tahpanhes: say ye, Stand fast, and prepare thee; for the sword shall devour round about thee.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

While Jeremiah 46:14 warns of war and destruction, this verse speaks of sudden destruction when there’s an expectation of peace and safety.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Jeremiah 46:14 proclaims preparation for war and battle, whereas this verse highlights the blessedness of peacemakers.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

While Jeremiah 46:14 speaks of preparing for war, this verse envisions a future where nations will not learn war anymore.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Similar to Isaiah 2:4, it contrasts Jeremiah 46:14's call to arms with a prophecy of turning weapons into farming tools, indicating peace.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Jeremiah 46:14 mentions readiness for war, while this verse encourages living peaceably with all, as much as one is able.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 4:1

This verse discusses conflicts and fights originating from desires, presenting a contrast to the nationalistic call to arms in Jeremiah 46:14, which implies an external enemy.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

In contrast to the call to arm in Jeremiah 46:14, this verse warns that those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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