Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Jeremiah 50:27 calls for the slaughter of Babylonian inhabitants, which contradicts the commandment "Thou shalt not kill."
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse calls for love and prayer for enemies, opposing the call for slaughter in Jeremiah 50:27.
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 50:27 advocates revenge and killing, whereas Romans 12:19 tells believers to not seek vengeance.
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 Isaiah 2:4
Proclaims a future of peace and beating swords into plowshares, contradicting the wartime slaughter urged in Jeremiah 50:27.
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 26:52
States "for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword," contrasting with the command to slaughter in Jeremiah 50:27.
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?
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction or inconsistency in Jeremiah 50:27 could be related to historical details about Babylon's fall. Some critics argue that the descriptions of Babylon's defeat do not align precisely with historical records of how the city was captured. Historical accounts suggest that Babylon fell to the Persians peacefully and strategically, whereas some biblical passages describe a more violent overthrow, leading to different interpretations about how these events unfolded.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Jeremiah 50:27 could be seen in the theme of God ordering or approving the destruction of certain people, which might clash with the idea of a loving and merciful God. This could raise questions about how justice, mercy, and love are balanced in divine actions, and why violence is sometimes depicted as justified in biblical contexts.