Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 50:45

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 50:45 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 50:45. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God had a plan to punish Babylon because they did bad things, and even the weakest people could help with this plan, making their land empty and sad.

Jeremiah 50:45: Therefore hear ye the counsel of the LORD, that he hath taken against Babylon; and his purposes, that he hath purposed against the land of the Chaldeans: Surely the least of the flock shall draw them out: surely he shall make [their] habitation desolate with them.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jeremiah 50:45 speaks about the counsel against Babylon, whereas Matthew 5:44 calls for loving your enemies, which contradicts the idea of devising harm against them.

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 12:19

This verse advises against seeking personal revenge and leaving vengeance to God, contradicting Jeremiah 50:45 where a specific judgment and action against Babylon are counseled.

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 Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when an enemy stumbles, contrary to the implied triumph over Babylon's downfall in Jeremiah 50:45.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with James 4:12

This verse emphasizes that there is only one Lawgiver and Judge, implying that devising judgment against others, as in Jeremiah 50:45, oversteps divine authority.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

The Golden Rule advising to do unto others as you would have them do to you contradicts the imposition of judgment in Jeremiah 50:45.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32

Advises to be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving, in opposition to the harsh judgment depicted in Jeremiah 50:45.

Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Encourages not to repay evil for evil, but always seek good actions towards others, conflicting with the call for action against Babylon in Jeremiah 50:45.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
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