Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 50:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 50:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 50:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christians, Jeremiah explains that God will gather many strong countries to fight against Babylon, and they will be very skilled like expert archers who never miss their target. This shows God's power to make sure things happen the way He wants.

Jeremiah 50:9: For, lo, I will raise and cause to come up against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the north country: and they shall set themselves in array against her; from thence she shall be taken: their arrows [shall be] as of a mighty expert man; none shall return in vain. [expert...: or, destroyer]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jeremiah 50:9 speaks of assembling nations for battle, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and pray for those who persecute.

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 Isaiah 2:4

Jeremiah 50:9 talks about going to war, in contrast, Isaiah 2:4 envisions a time where nations will not take up sword against nation and will not learn war anymore.

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 Romans 12:19

The verse in Jeremiah calls for attack, but Romans 12:19 advises against taking revenge and leaving room for God's wrath.

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 Exodus 14:14

Jeremiah 50:9 advocates for military action, while Exodus 14:14 suggests that the Lord will fight and people should remain still.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
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