Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 48:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 48:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 48:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, he is telling that the people of Israel were made fun of by others and were not doing the right things. He is saying that when people talked about Israel, others were happy because they were up to no good.

Jeremiah 48:27: For was not Israel a derision unto thee? was he found among thieves? for since thou spakest of him, thou skippedst for joy. [skippedst...: or, movedst thyself]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, contradicting the mockery of Moab's defeat in Jeremiah 48:27.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contrasting with the ridicule shown in Jeremiah 48:27.

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 12:14

Paul instructs to bless those who persecute you and not to curse, which differs from the derision indicated in Jeremiah 48:27.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
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