Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 48:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 48:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 48:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, if someone tries to run away from their fears, they might end up in a worse situation, like falling into a trap. God is telling the people of Moab that a time will come when He will visit them to teach them a lesson.

Jeremiah 48:44: He that fleeth from the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that getteth up out of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for I will bring upon it, [even] upon Moab, the year of their visitation, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:24

While Jeremiah 48:44 speaks of falling into a snare, Psalm 37:24 emphasizes that though a good man falls, he will not be utterly cast down.

Psalm 37:24: Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:16

Jeremiah 48:44 implies ultimate destruction, whereas Proverbs 24:16 suggests that a righteous person can rise again after falling.

Proverbs 24:16: For a just [man] falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

Paradox #1

This verse could be seen as showing a contradiction because it describes a scenario where trying to escape danger leads to falling into another danger, which might seem unfair or harsh. It raises questions about the presence of unavoidable suffering and whether it aligns with a just and benevolent moral framework.

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