Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 50:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 50:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 50:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, people are running away from a place called Babylon to tell others in a special city named Zion that God is taking action to protect His special place, the temple. This shows that God will make things right for His people.

Jeremiah 50:28: The voice of them that flee and escape out of the land of Babylon, to declare in Zion the vengeance of the LORD our God, the vengeance of his temple.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:1-2

This verse speaks of comfort and pardoning of sins for Jerusalem, which contradicts Jeremiah 50:28's theme of vengeance against Babylon for wrongdoing against Jerusalem.

Isaiah 40:1-2: Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love and prayer for enemies, contradicting the tone of vengeance on Babylon in Jeremiah 50:28.

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 against seeking personal vengeance, stating that vengeance belongs to God, contrasting with the direct call for vengeance in Jeremiah 50:28.

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 Jeremiah 29:7

Encourages seeking peace and prosperity for the city where the Israelites are exiled, contrasting with the call for vengeance against a nation in Jeremiah 50:28.

Jeremiah 29:7: And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
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