Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 50:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 50:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 50:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling His people to go fight against the land of Merathaim and the people living in Pekod. God wants them to do exactly what He told them, which is to completely destroy them because they did wrong things.

Jeremiah 50:21: Go up against the land of Merathaim, [even] against it, and against the inhabitants of Pekod: waste and utterly destroy after them, saith the LORD, and do according to all that I have commanded thee. [of Merathaim: or, of the rebels] [Pekod: or, Visitation]

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

While Jeremiah 50:21 instructs destruction and battle against a land, Luke 6:27 teaches to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Jeremiah 50:21 calls for an act of vengeance, but Romans 12:17 advises against repaying evil for evil.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse contradicts Jeremiah 50:21 by urging followers to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them.

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;

Paradox #1

The potential moral conflict in Jeremiah 50:21 could relate to the themes of war and violence. On one hand, the Bible often promotes peace, love, and forgiveness. On the other hand, this verse involves instructions for battle and destruction against certain people. This creates a tension between the call for compassion and the directive for harsh judgment and punishment.

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