Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jeremiah 49:2 speaks about destruction and vengeance against Ammon, while Matthew 5:44 calls for loving enemies and praying for those who persecute you, which is contradictory to the notion of revenge.
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 49:2 depicts God orchestrating vengeance upon Ammon, whereas Romans 12:19 instructs individuals not to avenge themselves but to leave room for God's wrath, indicating a call to personal non-retaliation.
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 Exodus 20:13
Jeremiah 49:2 portrays violence and destruction, yet Exodus 20:13 commands, "Thou shalt not kill," contradicting the enactment of violent judgment.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Jeremiah 49:2 talks about warfare and conquest, while Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future where nations do not go to war anymore, promoting peace contrary to the violence described.
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
Jeremiah 49:2 describes destruction by the sword, yet Matthew 26:52 states, "for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword," advocating against 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 Proverbs 24:17
Jeremiah 49:2 involves rejoicing over Ammon's calamity, while Proverbs 24:17 advises not to rejoice when an enemy falls, highlighting a contrasting attitude towards the downfall of others.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 49:2 mentions a prophecy about the destruction of Ammon and the capture of its capital, Rabbah. However, there's no clear historical record or archaeological evidence confirming that Rabbah was destroyed or captured as described, leading to questions about the historical accuracy of this prophecy.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction in Jeremiah 49:2 could be the tension between the ideas of divine justice and human suffering. The verse describes a scenario where a city faces destruction as a part of divine judgment. This can raise questions about the morality of collective punishment, where innocent people might suffer as a result of actions they did not commit. It challenges the understanding of a just and loving deity when innocent individuals experience harm.