Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 49:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 49:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 49:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God is warning that a message has been sent to other countries, telling them to come together and prepare for a big fight against a certain place. God wants them to be ready for this important battle.

Jeremiah 49:14: I have heard a rumour from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent unto the heathen, [saying], Gather ye together, and come against her, and rise up to the battle.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:6

This verse emphasizes seeking guidance and wise counsel for waging war, whereas Jeremiah 49:14 speaks of hearing a rumor from the LORD and a messenger sent among the heathen.

Proverbs 24:6: For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse blesses peacemakers and promotes peace, in contrast to Jeremiah 49:14 which discusses mobilizing against Edom via an approaching calamity.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse urges living peaceably with all men if possible, conflicting with the call to rise up against Edom in Jeremiah 49:14.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 3:17-18

These verses highlight the wisdom from above as pure, peaceable, and full of mercy, contrary to the hostile message in Jeremiah 49:14.

James 3:17-18: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse talks about nations turning swords into plowshares and not learning war, which is opposite Jeremiah 49:14's warlike summons.

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]
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