Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 46:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 46:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 46:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that these strong people are scared and running away because they are surrounded by fear, and this shows that even the mightiest can be defeated if God is not with them. It's like when you're playing a game and even the strongest player is afraid and runs away, meaning they are not so strong on their own.

Jeremiah 46:5: Wherefore have I seen them dismayed [and] turned away back? and their mighty ones are beaten down, and are fled apace, and look not back: [for] fear [was] round about, saith the LORD. [beaten...: Heb. broken in pieces] [fled...: Heb. fled a flight]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God promises strength and help, contrary to the fear and dismay described in Jeremiah 46:5.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Paul speaks of a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not fear, unlike Jeremiah 46:5.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

States that perfect love casts out fear, contradicting the fear depicted in Jeremiah 46:5.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Expresses trust and absence of fear even in dark times, unlike the panic in Jeremiah 46:5.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:10

Jesus tells not to be afraid, in contrast to the fear in Jeremiah 46:5.

Matthew 28:10: Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
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