Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 50:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 50:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 50:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God tells the people to prepare and attack Babylon because it has done wrong things against Him. God wants them to use all their arrows and not hold anything back.

Jeremiah 50:14: Put yourselves in array against Babylon round about: all ye that bend the bow, shoot at her, spare no arrows: for she hath sinned against the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jeremiah 50:14 calls for vengeance and destruction against Babylon, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, promoting peace over war.

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

Jeremiah 50:14 encourages taking vengeance, but Romans 12:19 advises against it, emphasizing leaving vengeance to God.

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 Matthew 26:52

Jeremiah 50:14 speaks of drawing bows and fighting, whereas Matthew 26:52 warns that those who take up the sword will perish by the sword, suggesting a principle against violence.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Jeremiah 50:14 instructs to go against Babylon, while Exodus 14:14 says the Lord will fight for you, implying that humans should remain at peace.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Jeremiah 50:14 encourages battle and action, whereas Proverbs 20:22 advises not to say "I will recompense evil", and to wait for the Lord's deliverance.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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