Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 49:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 49:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 49:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God has made a plan against the people living in Edom because of their wrong actions, and even the smallest and weakest will help carry out this plan, leading to their homes becoming empty and deserted.

Jeremiah 49:20: Therefore hear the counsel of the LORD, that he hath taken against Edom; and his purposes, that he hath purposed against the inhabitants of Teman: Surely the least of the flock shall draw them out: surely he shall make their habitations desolate with them.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Trust in God's wisdom rather than relying on human understanding, while Jeremiah 49:20 speaks of God's sovereign plan and intent to bring calamity upon Edom.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Speaks of God having plans to prosper and not to harm, which contrasts with Jeremiah 49:20's message about God's plan to bring disaster.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
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