Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 48:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 48:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 48:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that people in Moab will face scary times, like falling into a deep hole or getting caught in a trap. It means trouble is coming because they have not been doing what God wants.

Jeremiah 48:43: Fear, and the pit, and the snare, [shall be] upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of plans for peace and a hopeful future, which contradicts the themes of fear, pit, and snare in Jeremiah 48:43.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

This verse expresses confidence and absence of fear because of the Lord, contrasting the fear mentioned in Jeremiah 48:43.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This verse talks about perfect love casting out fear, against the backdrop of fear in Moab from Jeremiah 48:43.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse mentions that God has not given a spirit of fear, contradicting the fear encountered in Jeremiah 48:43.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse encourages not to fear because God is with you, contrary to the fear present in Jeremiah 48:43.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse could arise from the idea of God punishing people relentlessly. Some might view the constant danger and lack of escape mentioned as clashing with the belief in a merciful and forgiving God. This creates tension between the ideas of justice and mercy.

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