Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 50:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 50:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 50:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse means that strong and fierce warriors are coming to fight against Babylon. They will be loud and powerful, like a big ocean wave, and they won't be kind.

Jeremiah 50:42: They shall hold the bow and the lance: they [are] cruel, and will not shew mercy: their voice shall roar like the sea, and they shall ride upon horses, [every one] put in array, like a man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse predicts a future where nations will not learn war anymore, contradicting Jeremiah 50:42 which describes nations in battle.

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 5:44

This verse teaches to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contrasts the hostile encounter described in Jeremiah 50:42.

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 12:18

This verse advises living peaceably with all men, conflicting with the warlike imagery used in Jeremiah 50:42.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

This verse envisions the turning of swords into plowshares and nations not learning war, opposite of the warlike scenario in Jeremiah 50:42.

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 Psalm 46:9

This verse speaks of God making wars cease and breaking weapons, which stands in contrast to the battle readiness in Jeremiah 50:42.

Psalm 46:9: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 50:42 speaks about a powerful and violent army bringing destruction. The moral conflict here could be the depiction of violence and war seemingly endorsed or utilized by God, which might contradict the broader teachings of love, peace, and forgiveness in other parts of the Bible. This can create confusion about the nature of God's justice and mercy.

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