Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 48:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 48:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 48:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is upset because Moab was acting too proud and thought he was better than God. So, God will make Moab feel ashamed and embarrassed like someone who drank too much and is feeling sick.

Jeremiah 48:26: Make ye him drunken: for he magnified [himself] against the LORD: Moab also shall wallow in his vomit, and he also shall be in derision.

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.

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