Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 46:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 46:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 46:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling the people to get ready for a big fight by getting their protective gear. It's like when you prepare for a game by putting on your helmet and pads to stay safe.

Jeremiah 46:3: Order ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises against resisting evil by fighting, contradicting Jeremiah 46:3 which calls for preparing shields and coming to battle.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

This verse instructs not to repay evil with evil, conflicting with the call to battle and warfare in Jeremiah 46:3.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Announces that nations will not take up sword against each other and will turn weapons into tools of peace, contrary to the preparation for battle in Jeremiah 46:3.

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 Exodus 14:14

States that the Lord will fight for you and you need only to be still, opposing the directive to prepare for battle in Jeremiah 46:3.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

Encourages being still and knowing God’s sovereignty, which contrasts Jeremiah 46:3’s call to physically prepare for war.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
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