Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 48:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 48:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 48:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that the people of Moab are in big trouble because their strong young men have been defeated. The Lord, who is like a powerful king, has decided that this will happen.

Jeremiah 48:15: Moab is spoiled, and gone up [out of] her cities, and his chosen young men are gone down to the slaughter, saith the King, whose name [is] the LORD of hosts. [his...: Heb. the choice of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse expresses God's support and protection for His chosen people, contrasting with the judgment and destruction highlighted in Jeremiah 48:15.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:7

This verse talks about protection and deliverance, which contrasts with the inevitable destruction facing Moab described in Jeremiah 48:15.

Psalm 91:7: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44-45

This verse suggests loving enemies and God providing for all indiscriminately, whereas Jeremiah 48:15 discusses the destruction of Moab's warriors.

Matthew 5:44-45: 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 Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God's plans for prosperity and hope, in contrast to the downfall and punishment of Moab in Jeremiah 48:15.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

This verse states God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, seeming to contradict the depiction of divine judgment in Jeremiah 48:15.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with Nahum 1:7

This verse describes God's goodness and refuge for His people in troubling times, which is unlike the calamity faced by Moab in Jeremiah 48:15.

Nahum 1:7: The LORD [is] good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. [strong hold: or, strength]
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