Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 49:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 49:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 49:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God promises that one day He will help the people of Elam, who were taken far away, to return home. This shows God loves and cares for people, even when they are far from home.

Jeremiah 49:39: But it shall come to pass in the latter days, [that] I will bring again the captivity of Elam, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:21-22

These verses emphasize forgiveness, whereas Jeremiah 49:39 prophesies restoration after judgment, reflecting conditional divine action.

Matthew 18:21-22: Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23

This verse speaks of God not taking pleasure in the death of the wicked, which contrasts with the theme of judgment and eventual restoration in Jeremiah 49:39.

Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?

Contradiction with Genesis 18:25

Depicts God as just and questions His fairness in destroying the righteous with the wicked, contradicting the notion of collective judgment found before the promise of restoration in Jeremiah 49:39.

Genesis 18:25: That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7

Encourages returning to God for mercy and abundant pardon, contrasting the temporary judgment on Elam mentioned in Jeremiah 49:39.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
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