Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 49:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 49:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 49:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying He will start a fire in the city walls of Damascus, and it will destroy the big houses there. This means God will bring trouble to the city and to the leader named Benhadad.

Jeremiah 49:27: And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall consume the palaces of Benhadad.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages love for enemies and doing good to those who hate you, which contradicts with the notion of destruction and punishment found in Jeremiah 49:27.

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 12:17

Advises against repaying evil for evil, instead urging to live peaceably, contrasting the theme of retaliation in Jeremiah 49:27.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Encourages seeking good for all and not retaliating, opposing the theme of vengeance in Jeremiah 49:27.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Suggests providing for your enemy and overcoming evil with good, which conflicts with the destructive message of Jeremiah 49:27.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Envisions a time of peace where nations do not fight, which contrasts with the warlike imagery and destruction in Jeremiah 49:27.

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 Luke 6:27

Commands to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you, which opposes the theme of destruction in Jeremiah 49:27.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

Advises returning your enemy's stray animal as a means of kindness, contradicting the destruction and enmity described in Jeremiah 49:27.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

Teaches to overcome evil with good, which is contrary to the destructive narrative in Jeremiah 49:27.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 49:27 involves themes of destruction and divine retribution. A possible contradiction could be the tension between the portrayal of a loving, merciful God and the depiction of harsh punishment and violence. This raises questions about justice and the balance between mercy and judgment.

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