Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 49:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 49:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 49:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God spoke to him about Elam, and it happened when a new king, Zedekiah, started ruling in Judah. God wanted Jeremiah to tell Elam something important.

Jeremiah 49:34: The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against Elam in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, saying,

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

This verse advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, while Jeremiah 49:34 involves delivering a direct message from the Lord, which might be seen as engaging with folly.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love your enemies, whereas Jeremiah 49:34 is part of a prophecy concerning judgment against Elam, indicating destruction rather than love.

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 James 3:17

This verse speaks of wisdom being peaceable and gentle, whereas Jeremiah 49:34 begins a pronouncement of destruction, which does not seem peaceable or gentle.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

This verse instructs to bless those who persecute you, whereas Jeremiah 49:34 is the start of a prophecy of judgment on Elam, not of blessing.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
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