Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 48:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 48:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 48:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God says that a bad situation will happen to every place, and no town will be safe. Even the valleys and flat lands will be in trouble, just like God said would happen.

Jeremiah 48:8: And the spoiler shall come upon every city, and no city shall escape: the valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed, as the LORD hath spoken.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Jeremiah 48:8 speaks of destruction and desolation, Matthew 5:44 advises loving enemies and praying for persecutors, promoting a message of love rather than destruction.

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 12:19

Jeremiah 48:8 foretells vengeance, whereas Romans 12:19 instructs believers to refrain from taking vengeance, leaving room for God's wrath instead.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Jeremiah 48:8 predicts warfare and destruction, but Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future where nations will not fight and swords are turned into plowshares.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

In contrast to the destruction in Jeremiah 48:8, Matthew 26:52 tells that those who take the sword will perish by the sword, promoting non-violence.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Jeremiah 48:8 implies retribution, whereas Luke 6:27 encourages loving your enemies and doing good to those who hate you.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 34:14

Jeremiah 48:8 concerns violence and calamity, while Psalm 34:14 advises seeking peace and pursuing it.

Psalm 34:14: Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Contradiction with Romans 14:19

Jeremiah 48:8 entails devastation, contrary to Romans 14:19, which prompts followers to pursue peace and build each other up.

Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Jeremiah 48:8 signals imminent destruction, whereas Micah 4:3 prophesies an era of peace with swords beaten into plowshares.

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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