Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While Jeremiah 48:16 speaks of impending doom for Moab, Matthew 5:44 teaches to love and bless enemies, highlighting a contradiction between judgment and mercy.
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 Ezekiel 33:11
Jeremiah 48:16 predicts disaster for Moab, whereas Ezekiel 33:11 expresses God's lack of pleasure in the death of the wicked, emphasizing a desire for repentance and life.
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 1 Timothy 2:4
Jeremiah 48:16 declares destruction, but 1 Timothy 2:4 states that God desires all to be saved, showing a conflict between judgment and universal salvation.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
Jeremiah 48:16 foretells punishment for Moab, yet Romans 8:1 declares no condemnation for those in Christ, conflicting with the theme of judgment.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
Jeremiah 48:16 discusses punishment, while Isaiah 55:7 offers pardon to the wicked who turn to the Lord, contrasting punishment with forgiveness.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with John 3:17
Jeremiah 48:16 prophesies destruction for Moab, but John 3:17 states that God sent His Son to save the world, emphasizing salvation over destruction.
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.