Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 48:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 48:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 48:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse talks about places named Dibon, Nebo, and Bethdiblathaim. God is telling the people that something will happen to these towns.

Jeremiah 48:22: And upon Dibon, and upon Nebo, and upon Bethdiblathaim,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of plans to prosper and not to harm, contrasting with Jeremiah 48:22's message of judgment.

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 Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies, whereas Jeremiah 48:22 is part of a prophecy of destruction upon Moab.

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 18:23

Ezekiel 18:23 expresses that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, which could contrast with the tone of coming judgment in Jeremiah 48:22.

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 Romans 12:19

Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God and living peaceably, while Jeremiah 48:22 is part of declared vengeance against a nation.

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.
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