Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 50:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 50:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 50:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse means that Babylon, a very strong and powerful place, is now broken and ruined. It’s like saying a big, tough hammer has been smashed and can’t do its job anymore.

Jeremiah 50:23: How is the hammer of the whole earth cut asunder and broken! how is Babylon become a desolation among the nations!

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies and bless those who curse you, which contradicts the tone of destruction and enmity in Jeremiah 50:23.

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 Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, which contrasts with the imagery of the destruction of Babylon in Jeremiah 50:23.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against seeking vengeance, whereas Jeremiah 50:23 describes divine retribution.

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 Proverbs 24:17

Advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, conflicting with the triumphant tone towards Babylon's fall in Jeremiah 50:23.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

This verse encourages not repaying evil with evil, against Jeremiah 50:23, which depicts a form of divine retribution.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with James 1:20

Indicates that human anger does not produce righteousness, contradicting the destructive wrathful context of Jeremiah 50:23.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

Encourages love for enemies and kindness without hoping for anything in return, contrasting with Jeremiah 50:23's depiction of judgement.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
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