Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 48:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 48:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 48:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, the people of Moab will feel embarrassed because they trusted in their god, Chemosh, just like the people of Israel once felt when they put their trust in Bethel instead of God. This shows that sometimes people can feel let down if they rely on things that are not truly powerful or good.

Jeremiah 48:13: And Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel their confidence.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:7

This verse talks about the blessedness of the man who trusts in the Lord, contrasting with the dismay of one who trusts in false gods.

Jeremiah 17:7: Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encourages trust in the Lord with all one's heart, unlike Moab's shame in Chemosh.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Psalm 118:8

Asserts it is better to trust in the Lord than in man, countering the notion of shame in misplaced trust as seen in Moab's case.

Psalm 118:8: [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

Contradiction with Isaiah 26:4

Urges everlasting trust in the Lord, contrasting with Moab's failed trust in Chemosh.

Isaiah 26:4: Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH [is] everlasting strength: [everlasting...: Heb. the rock of ages]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency related to this verse could be its reference to trust in idols or false gods. Over time, some scholars and historians have debated the historical and archaeological evidence of Moab's worship practices and the specific timeline of events. The perceived inconsistency might arise from a lack of external historical confirmation about the specific idols or gods mentioned in different translations and interpretations of religious texts.

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