Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 50:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 50:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 50:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is very angry with a place called Babylon, and because of this, no one will live there anymore. When people pass by, they will be really surprised and sad to see how empty and ruined it is.

Jeremiah 50:13: Because of the wrath of the LORD it shall not be inhabited, but it shall be wholly desolate: every one that goeth by Babylon shall be astonished, and hiss at all her plagues.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

While Jeremiah 50:13 speaks of desolation and God's wrath upon Babylon, Jeremiah 29:11 offers a message of hope and plans for prosperity, seemingly contradicting the theme of destruction.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:1

Jeremiah 50:13 depicts God's anger and punishment, while Isaiah 40:1 speaks of comfort and tenderness, presenting a contrast in God's demeanor.

Isaiah 40:1: Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

The wrath described in Jeremiah 50:13 suggests enduring punishment, whereas Psalm 30:5 emphasizes that God's anger is brief, contrasting the perception of divine wrath.

Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Jeremiah 50:13 might be the depiction of divine retribution and punishment. Some people might find it inconsistent with the belief in a loving and merciful God. They could question how a compassionate deity can allow or cause suffering as a form of punishment, which might seem harsh or unforgiving.

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