Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While Jeremiah 48:26 deals with punishment for Moab, Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, suggesting a message of love rather than retribution.
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 Romans 12:19
Jeremiah 48:26 speaks of vengeance, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against taking revenge and leaves it to God's wrath.
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.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
Jeremiah 48:26 implies delight in Moab's downfall, but Ezekiel 18:32 states that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, preferring repentance.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
Jeremiah 48:26 involves rejoicing over Moab's misfortune, but Proverbs 24:17 warns against being glad when your enemy falls.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with James 2:13
Jeremiah speaks of judgment without mercy, yet James 2:13 emphasizes mercy over judgment.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Jeremiah 48:26 relates to retribution to Moab, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:15 urges to not repay evil for evil but always pursue what is good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28
The punishment theme in Jeremiah 48:26 contradicts the directive in Luke 6:27-28 to love your enemies and bless those who curse you.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 48:26 could be seen as having a contradiction or inconsistency because it involves divine punishment and human suffering. The idea of God inflicting judgment can conflict with the concept of a benevolent and forgiving deity. This tension between justice and mercy may be difficult to reconcile for some readers.