Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 50:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 50:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 50:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that people who are too proud and full of themselves will trip and fall, and no one will help them get back up. God will make something like a fire happen to their cities, which will destroy everything around them.

Jeremiah 50:32: And the most proud shall stumble and fall, and none shall raise him up: and I will kindle a fire in his cities, and it shall devour all round about him. [the...: Heb. pride]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

Explains that pride leads to destruction, while Jeremiah 50:32 states that the proud shall stumble and fall.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

Describes the meek as blessed and inheriting the earth, contradicting Jeremiah 50:32 which condemns the proud.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with James 4:10

Advises humbling oneself before the Lord to be lifted up, conflicting with Jeremiah 50:32's message of the proud being overthrown.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:6

Encourages believers to humble themselves, contrasting with the downfall of the prideful mentioned in Jeremiah 50:32.

1 Peter 5:6: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could arise from the theme of pride leading to downfall, which can seem harsh or unforgiving. Some might feel that punishing pride so severely conflicts with ideals of mercy and forgiveness. Others might see it as a necessary consequence for harmful behavior. The tension lies between justice and mercy.

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