Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 48:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 48:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 48:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that someone powerful and strong, like an eagle, will come quickly to Moab and take control. This means that big changes are coming to the land of Moab.

Jeremiah 48:40: For thus saith the LORD; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Isaiah 40:31 talks about renewing strength and mounting up with wings as eagles, symbolizing a hopeful rising, whereas Jeremiah 48:40 depicts a destructive force.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers, promoting peace, in contrast to Jeremiah 48:40's imagery of a conquering force symbolized by an eagle.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Luke 6:27 preaches loving and doing good to enemies, which contradicts the notion of conquest and destruction pictured in Jeremiah 48:40.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Isaiah 9:6

Isaiah 9:6 describes the coming of the "Prince of Peace", conflicting with the destructive imagery in Jeremiah 48:40.

Isaiah 9:6: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Micah 4:3 envisions beating swords into plowshares, a vision of peace and reconciliation, opposing the warlike imagery in Jeremiah 48:40.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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