Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 48:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 48:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 48:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God is telling the people of Moab that bad things will happen to their towns, like Nebo and Kiriathaim, because they have done wrong. This message is a warning that these places will be destroyed and their people will be confused and upset.

Jeremiah 48:1: Against Moab thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Woe unto Nebo! for it is spoiled: Kiriathaim is confounded [and] taken: Misgab is confounded and dismayed. [Misgab: or, the high place]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jeremiah 48:1 speaks of a prophecy of destruction against Moab, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Jeremiah 48:1 predicts a coming destruction, while Exodus 20:13 commands "Thou shalt not kill," promoting the sanctity of life.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Jeremiah 48:1 foretells punishment on Moab, whereas Romans 12:19 instructs believers to leave vengeance to God, emphasizing forgiveness instead.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23

Jeremiah 48:1 implies divine judgment, but Ezekiel 18:23 suggests that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked and prefers their repentance.

Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?

Contradiction with John 3:17

Jeremiah 48:1 contains a message of judgment, while John 3:17 expresses that God sent His Son not to condemn the world, but to save it, pointing towards salvation instead of judgment.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
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