Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 50:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 50:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 50:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Prophet Jeremiah, this verse means that God will send trouble to the people and take away their things to show them that He is in charge, and the strong people will become weak and scared.

Jeremiah 50:37: A sword [is] upon their horses, and upon their chariots, and upon all the mingled people that [are] in the midst of her; and they shall become as women: a sword [is] upon her treasures; and they shall be robbed.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares, promoting peace rather than the destruction described in Jeremiah 50:37.

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 5:39

Encourages turning the other cheek instead of using the sword, contrasting with the call to fight in Jeremiah 50:37.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Emphasizes leaving vengeance to God, as opposed to the active military action described in Jeremiah 50:37.

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 Micah 4:3

Describes a future where nations will not learn war anymore, contrasting with the description of warfare in Jeremiah 50:37.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Jesus instructs to put away the sword, which contradicts the call to arms found in Jeremiah 50:37.

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?
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