Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:17
Jeremiah 31:17 promises hope and a future, suggesting restoration, whereas Jeremiah 48:42 predicts destruction without a future.
Jeremiah 31:17: And there is hope in thine end, saith the LORD, that thy children shall come again to their own border.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
Ezekiel 18:32 states that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contradicting the notion of utter destruction in Jeremiah 48:42.
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 Lamentations 3:31-32
These verses assert that the Lord will not cast off forever, implying eventual mercy after punishment, which contrasts with the irreversible destruction mentioned in Jeremiah 48:42.
Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
This verse encourages the wicked to turn back to God for mercy, contradicting the total and irrevocable destruction of Moab in Jeremiah 48:42.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse suggests God's patience and desire that none should perish, conflicting with the complete obliteration described in Jeremiah 48:42.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
God’s relenting from destruction upon repentance in Nineveh contrasts with the finality of Moab’s destruction in Jeremiah 48:42.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
This verse offers a chance for redemption and forgiveness, in contrast to the definitive doom in Jeremiah 48:42.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Paradox #1
The verse discusses the downfall of Moab, a historical nation. One potential contradiction is the existence and eventual destruction of Moab as a political entity. Some scholars argue that archaeological evidence is limited or inconsistent concerning the scale and timeline of Moab's decline, as described in various biblical and extra-biblical sources. Additionally, the specific details of Moab's relationship with Israel and other neighboring powers may not always perfectly align with the biblical narrative. These discrepancies can lead to debates among historians and archaeologists about the precise historical accuracy of such accounts.
Paradox #2
Some people might say there's a conflict because it talks about punishing a whole nation for its wrongdoings, which might seem harsh or unfair to those who believe in individual responsibility. The idea of collective punishment could raise questions about justice and mercy.