Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 49:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 49:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 49:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God says that He will take away the camels and cattle from the people who live far away, and He will spread them in all directions as a punishment. God is saying that troubles will come to them from everywhere.

Jeremiah 49:32: And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter into all winds them [that are] in the utmost corners; and I will bring their calamity from all sides thereof, saith the LORD. [in...: Heb. cut off into corners, or, that have the corners of their hair polled]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Jeremiah 49:32 speaks of destruction and taking spoil, Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

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 Exodus 22:21

Jeremiah 49:32 involves the plundering of nomadic peoples, while Exodus 22:21 commands the Israelites not to mistreat strangers.

Exodus 22:21: Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Jeremiah 49:32 describes vengeance on enemies, but Romans 12:19 instructs to leave vengeance to God and not to seek personal revenge.

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 Proverbs 24:29

In Jeremiah 49:32, the inhabitants are invaded and plundered. Proverbs 24:29 advises against saying, “I will do to him as he has done to me,” urging against retaliation.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Jeremiah 49:32 involves taking spoils from enemies, whereas Luke 6:27-28 tells to love and do good to those who hate you, suggesting compassion over conflict.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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