Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 49:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 49:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 49:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that he will send strong winds from every direction to scatter the people of Elam everywhere. This means the people will have to leave their home and go to many different places.

Jeremiah 49:36: And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven, and will scatter them toward all those winds; and there shall be no nation whither the outcasts of Elam shall not come.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advocates for loving enemies and praying for persecutors, which contradicts with the judgment and destruction foretold in Jeremiah 49:36.

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 12:19

This verse advises against taking vengeance and emphasizes leaving room for God's wrath, which contrasts with the direct intervention and punishment in Jeremiah 49:36.

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 Ezekiel 18:32

This verse expresses God's desire for repentance rather than death, contradicting the destructive judgment pronounced in Jeremiah 49:36.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with James 2:13

This verse emphasizes mercy triumphing over judgment, contrasting with the execution of judgment prophesied in Jeremiah 49:36.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse highlights God's patience and desire for all to come to repentance, which conflicts with the immediate execution of wrath in Jeremiah 49:36.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
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