Contradiction with Genesis 12:2
While Jeremiah 49:17 speaks of desolation and destruction for Edom, Genesis 12:2 promises blessings and greatness, which is contradictory to the state of ruin.
Genesis 12:2: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:1
Jeremiah 49:17 forecasts desolation, whereas Isaiah 40:1 offers comfort to God’s people, which contrasts with the theme of desolation.
Isaiah 40:1: Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:1
Jeremiah 49:17 signifies lack and emptiness, whereas Psalm 23:1 expresses that the Lord provides all needs.
Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:28
Though Jeremiah 49:17 declares destruction, Jeremiah 31:28 speaks of building and planting, which is contradictory to desolation.
Jeremiah 31:28: And it shall come to pass, [that] like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Isaiah 61:7
Jeremiah 49:17 predicts shame and desolation, whereas Isaiah 61:7 promises a double portion and everlasting joy, which is in opposition to emptiness and ruin.
Isaiah 61:7: For your shame [ye shall have] double; and [for] confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Jeremiah 49:17 could relate to the message of destruction and suffering upon a group of people, which appears contradictory to the teachings of love, compassion, and forgiveness often emphasized in other parts of biblical texts. It might seem inconsistent for a message of punishment to coexist with messages of kindness and mercy.