Contradiction with Exodus 15:3
While Jeremiah 50:25 describes the Lord opening His armory and bringing forth weapons of wrath, Exodus 15:3 presents the Lord as a warrior, which can imply strategic use rather than indiscriminate opening of an armory.
Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Jeremiah 50:25 speaks of God preparing weapons for battle, whereas Isaiah 2:4 envisions a time when God will judge among nations and transform tools of war into instruments of peace, highlighting a future of non-violence.
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 Matthew 5:9
Jeremiah 50:25 portrays God preparing for destruction, while Matthew 5:9 highlights the blessing of peacemakers, suggesting a contrasting emphasis on promoting peace.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Jeremiah 50:25 depicts God taking vengeance through His weapons, in contrast to Romans 12:19, which advises believers to leave vengeance to God, emphasizing divine justice rather than direct wrath.
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 potential contradiction in Jeremiah 50:25 could be the idea of a loving and merciful God engaging in acts of destruction or warfare. Some might find it inconsistent with the concept of a benevolent deity, as it involves God taking action that appears vengeful or harsh. This can create a conflict with the understanding of divine love and justice.