Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 46:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 46:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 46:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling the soldiers to get ready for a battle by putting on their helmets and getting their spears and armor ready. This shows that they need to be prepared and strong for what is coming.

Jeremiah 46:4: Harness the horses; and get up, ye horsemen, and stand forth with [your] helmets; furbish the spears, [and] put on the brigandines.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, which contradicts Jeremiah 46:4 that prepares for battle.

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 Matthew 5:9

This verse blesses peacemakers, in contrast to Jeremiah 46:4's call for preparation for war.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advises living peaceably with all, which contrasts with the rallying for battle in Jeremiah 46:4.

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

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Promotes disarmament and peace, opposing the battle readiness in Jeremiah 46:4.

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 Matthew 26:52

Advises putting away the sword, contradicting the preparation for battle in Jeremiah 46:4.

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?

Contradiction with James 3:18

Speaks of sowing in peace, opposing the call to warfare in Jeremiah 46:4.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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