Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God is saying that He will send a strong wind to punish the people in Babylon who are against Him. This means God will take action to correct those who do not listen to Him.

Jeremiah 51:1: Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in the midst of them that rise up against me, a destroying wind; [midst: Heb. heart]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:9

Explains that God has not appointed us to wrath, contrasting with the judgment and destruction upon Babylon in Jeremiah 51:1.

1 Thessalonians 5:9: For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Advises to not resist evil and turn the other cheek, contradicting the portrayal of God's active resistance against Babylon.

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 John 3:17

States God sent His Son not to condemn the world, conflicting with the idea of God stirring up destruction in Jeremiah 51:1.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

Promises that God's kindness will not depart, which contrasts with the destructive whirlwind in Jeremiah 51:1.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with James 1:20

Indicates human anger does not produce God's righteousness, contrasting with divine wrath against Babylon.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

States God is patient, not wishing for any to perish, opposing the swift judgment against Babylon.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:6

Describes God as compassionate and gracious, seemingly at odds with the punitive actions in Jeremiah 51:1.

Exodus 34:6: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
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