Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 48:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 48:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 48:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, Moab is like a drink that hasn't been poured out and moved around, so it has stayed the same for a long time. This means they haven't had tough times or changes, so their ways and habits haven't changed either.

Jeremiah 48:11: Moab hath been at ease from his youth, and he hath settled on his lees, and hath not been emptied from vessel to vessel, neither hath he gone into captivity: therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent is not changed. [remained: Heb. stood]

Contradiction with James 1:2-4

While Jeremiah 48:11 speaks about Moab's complacency and lack of change, James 1:2-4 encourages believers to embrace trials because they produce perseverance and maturity, suggesting change through challenges is necessary.

James 1:2-4: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:16-17

Jeremiah 48:11 describes Moab as settled and unchanged, whereas 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 discusses the renewal of the inner self daily and the transformative power of temporary troubles.

2 Corinthians 4:16-17: For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward [man] is renewed day by day.

Contradiction with Romans 5:3-4

Jeremiah 48:11 emphasizes stability without disturbance, while Romans 5:3-4 speaks to rejoicing in sufferings as they lead to perseverance, character, and hope, implying change is beneficial.

Romans 5:3-4: And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

Contradiction with Philippians 3:12-14

Where Jeremiah 48:11 implies a stagnant state, Philippians 3:12-14 presents the idea of striving and pressing forward, highlighting a continuous pursuit of growth and change.

Philippians 3:12-14: Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:10

Jeremiah 48:11 implies Moab's contentment in untested stability, contrasted by 1 Peter 5:10 which suggests that suffering is a pathway to being restored, confirmed, strengthened, and established.

1 Peter 5:10: But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you].

Contradiction with Hebrews 5:8

Jeremiah 48:11 implies a life of ease leading to complacency, while Hebrews 5:8 illustrates that even Christ learned obedience and was perfected through suffering.

Hebrews 5:8: Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;
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