Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 49:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 49:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 49:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that He will take away the power of Elam, which is their strongest weapon. This shows that God is stronger than even the toughest armies.

Jeremiah 49:35: Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse speaks of God strengthening and upholding His people, while Jeremiah 49:35 speaks of God breaking the strength of Elam.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

Declares God as a refuge and strength, a help in trouble, contrasting the notion of God breaking Elam’s strength in Jeremiah 49:35.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Psalm 18:32-34

God is described as equipping with strength and teaching hands to war, conflicting with God dismantling weaponry in Jeremiah 49:35.

Psalm 18:32-34: [It is] God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

No weapon formed against God's people shall prosper, whereas Jeremiah 49:35 conveys God prospering in breaking Elam's weapon.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:6

Speaks of God bringing health and healing, in contrast to Him breaking Elam's bow in Jeremiah 49:35 as an act of judgment.

Jeremiah 33:6: Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.
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