Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 50:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 50:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 50:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that a city has been bad, and now it's time for Him to make things right by making her walls fall down. It's like when someone does something wrong and needs to face the music, just like how she treated others.

Jeremiah 50:15: Shout against her round about: she hath given her hand: her foundations are fallen, her walls are thrown down: for it [is] the vengeance of the LORD: take vengeance upon her; as she hath done, do unto her.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 51:5

This verse speaks of Israel and Judah's security in God, unlike the destruction proclaimed in Jeremiah 50:15.

Jeremiah 51:5: For Israel [hath] not [been] forsaken, nor Judah of his God, of the LORD of hosts; though their land was filled with sin against the Holy One of Israel.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Promises God’s support and fearlessness, conflicting with the call for vengeance and destruction in Jeremiah 50:15.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Teaches to love enemies, in contrast to Jeremiah 50:15, which advocates for destruction.

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

Advises leaving vengeance to God, contradicting the active call for vengeance in Jeremiah 50:15.

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.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse might arise from the call for violence and punishment, which could seem inconsistent with the broader biblical teachings on love, forgiveness, and peace. This could create tension for those who value both justice and compassion.

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