Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 49:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 49:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 49:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling people that two cities, Hamath and Arpad, are very worried and scared because they have heard bad news. The news is so sad and scary that it feels like the sea, which is always moving and cannot be still.

Jeremiah 49:23: Concerning Damascus. Hamath is confounded, and Arpad: for they have heard evil tidings: they are fainthearted; [there is] sorrow on the sea; it cannot be quiet. [fainthearted: Heb. melted] [on...: or, as on the sea]

Contradiction with James 3:18

James speaks of peace being sown in righteousness, while Jeremiah 49:23 mentions a state of unrest and fear.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Jesus emphasizes the blessedness of peacemakers, contrasting the turmoil described in Jeremiah 49:23.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 32:18

Promises a peaceful habitation, opposing the anxiety expressed in Jeremiah 49:23.

Isaiah 32:18: And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;

Contradiction with Philippians 4:7

Speaks of the peace of God, which contradicts the fear felt in Jeremiah 49:23.

Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Psalm 29:11

Assures the Lord will bless His people with peace, opposite the unrest shown in Jeremiah 49:23.

Psalm 29:11: The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
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