Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 49:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 49:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 49:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God is really angry with the people of Elam and plans to let their enemies defeat them. God says He will make sure bad things happen to them until they are all gone.

Jeremiah 49:37: For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before them that seek their life: and I will bring evil upon them, [even] my fierce anger, saith the LORD; and I will send the sword after them, till I have consumed them:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies instead of pursuing them with anger, which contradicts the theme of judgment and fear in Jeremiah 49:37.

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 passage advises against taking vengeance, contradicting the concept of divine retribution against nations as depicted in Jeremiah 49:37.

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 James 1:20

It highlights that human wrath does not achieve God's righteousness, opposing the idea of God's fierce anger mentioned in Jeremiah 49:37.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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