Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 47:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 47:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 47:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, when the strong horses and chariots come rushing in with loud noises, people will be so scared and weak that even fathers won't be able to help their own kids. It's like when something really big and scary happens, and everyone is too afraid to do anything.

Jeremiah 47:3: At the noise of the stamping of the hoofs of his strong [horses], at the rushing of his chariots, [and at] the rumbling of his wheels, the fathers shall not look back to [their] children for feebleness of hands;

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares and nations not learning war anymore, whereas Jeremiah 47:3 describes the noise and tumult of 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, contrasting with the theme of battle and destruction in Jeremiah 47:3.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 46:9

This verse talks about God making wars cease, which contradicts the imagery of war in Jeremiah 47:3.

Psalm 46:9: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

This verse describes nations not engaging in war, contrary to the war atmosphere in Jeremiah 47:3.

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]
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