Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 47:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 47:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 47:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, this verse means that God has given a job to destroy a place named Ashkelon, and it can't stop until the job is done. It's like when a toy keeps going because it has batteries, and it won't stop until it finishes what it's supposed to do.

Jeremiah 47:7: How can it be quiet, seeing the LORD hath given it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore? there hath he appointed it. [How...: Heb. How canst thou]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30

Explains no wisdom, understanding, or counsel can prevail against the Lord, yet Jeremiah 47:7 portrays a scenario of forced delay.

Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Encourages peacemakers being blessed, while Jeremiah 47:7 highlights inevitable destruction and war.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Speaks of nations turning swords into plowshares, in contradiction to the warfare described in Jeremiah 47:7.

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 Romans 14:19

Advises to follow after things which make for peace, conflicting with the impending doom in Jeremiah 47:7.

Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

States God is not the author of confusion, yet Jeremiah 47:7 indicates divine orchestration of chaos and destruction.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Psalm 33:11

Asserts the counsel of the Lord stands forever, yet the perceived compulsion in Jeremiah 47:7 suggests otherwise.

Psalm 33:11: The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. [to all...: Heb. to generation and generation]

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Proclaims nations will not learn war anymore, contradicting the continued hostilities in Jeremiah 47:7.

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 1 Thessalonians 5:3

When people say "peace and safety," sudden destruction comes, which contrasts with the clear warning of destruction in Jeremiah 47:7.

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.
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