Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 49:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 49:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 49:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is like a strong and mighty lion, and nobody can do what He can do. God is in charge and no one can tell Him what to do or be as strong as Him.

Jeremiah 49:19: Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan against the habitation of the strong: but I will suddenly make him run away from her: and who [is] a chosen [man, that] I may appoint over her? for who [is] like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who [is] that shepherd that will stand before me? [appoint me...: or, convent me in judgment?]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages love and prayer for enemies, contradicting the idea of fierce judgment expressed in Jeremiah 49:19.

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 Luke 6:27

This verse advocates doing good to enemies, which opposes the theme of aggressive punishment found in Jeremiah 49:19.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against taking revenge and leaving wrath to God, which contrasts with the notion of violent leadership depicted in Jeremiah 49:19.

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 Ephesians 4:32

This verse calls for kindness and forgiveness, in contradiction to the fierce and punitive imagery of Jeremiah 49:19.

Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

This verse instructs not to repay evil for evil, opposing the retributive justice portrayed in Jeremiah 49:19.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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