Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 50:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 50:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 50:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God is saying that bad things will happen to people who tell lies and pretend to be strong, and they will feel scared and confused. This is because God does not like it when people lie or pretend to be something they are not.

Jeremiah 50:36: A sword [is] upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword [is] upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed. [liars: or, chief stays: Heb. bars]

Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6

While Jeremiah 50:36 speaks of a "sword upon the liars," Proverbs 2:6 emphasizes that it is God who grants wisdom and knowledge, implying protection rather than judgment.

Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:5

James encourages asking God for wisdom, who gives generously, whereas Jeremiah 50:36 warns of judgment on those who are wise in Babylon, suggesting wisdom can lead to trouble.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:20

Paul questions human wisdom by contrasting it with the message of the Gospel, implying that God's plan is not to bring a sword upon wise counselors as Jeremiah 50:36 suggests.

1 Corinthians 1:20: Where [is] the wise? where [is] the scribe? where [is] the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

Contradiction with Colossians 2:3

In this verse, all treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ, conflicting with the idea of judgment upon wise counselors referred to in Jeremiah 50:36.

Colossians 2:3: In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. [In whom: or, Wherein]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:12

This verse views wisdom as a protector, contrasting with Jeremiah 50:36 where wise counselors are subject to a sword.

Ecclesiastes 7:12: For wisdom [is] a defence, [and] money [is] a defence: but the excellency of knowledge [is, that] wisdom giveth life to them that have it. [defence: Heb. shadow]
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