Jeremiah 50:43 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Jeremiah, the king of Babylon became very scared and weak when he heard some bad news. It was like when a mom is having a baby and feels a lot of pain.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 21:7

While Jeremiah 50:43 describes the fear and despair of a king, Jeremiah 21:7 emphasizes surrender and the inevitability of capture, showing a different outcome for the king of Babylon in a prophetic context of defeat rather than terror.

Jeremiah 21:7: And afterward, saith the LORD, I will deliver Zedekiah king of Judah, and his servants, and the people, and such as are left in this city from the pestilence, from the sword, and from the famine, into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of those that seek their life: and he shall smite them with the edge of the sword; he shall not spare them, neither have pity, nor have mercy.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Jeremiah 50:43 focuses on fear and hopelessness, whereas Isaiah 41:10 provides reassurance and encourages fearlessness, presenting an opposing emotional response.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1-2

While Jeremiah 50:43 expresses dread and panic, Psalm 46:1-2 speaks of God as a refuge and strength, urging believers not to fear even in tumultuous times.

Psalm 46:1-2: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse contrasts with the fear and lack of courage depicted in Jeremiah 50:43 by asserting that God grants a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not fear.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Romans 8:15

Jeremiah 50:43 highlights fear, whereas Romans 8:15 stresses freedom from fear through adoption by God, indicating a spiritual courage and confidence.

Romans 8:15: For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

While Jeremiah 50:43 indicates great fear, 1 John 4:18 teaches that perfect love casts out fear, suggesting that fear should not exist where there is perfect love, providing a theological contradiction.