Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is preparing the kings of the Medes to fight against Babylon because He wants to punish Babylon for what they did to His special place, the temple. The arrows and shields are ready because this is part of God's plan.

Jeremiah 51:11: Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device [is] against Babylon, to destroy it; because it [is] the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple. [bright: Heb. pure]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jeremiah 51:11 speaks of preparing for vengeance, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

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

Jeremiah 51:11 calls for the sharpening of arrows and taking vengeance, but Romans 12:19 advises against taking vengeance, leaving it to the wrath of God.

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 51:11 encourages vengeance through battle, whereas Exodus 14:14 assures that God will fight for you, suggesting inaction in worldly conflicts.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Jeremiah 51:11 promotes preparing for battle and vengeance, but Proverbs 20:22 instructs not to say you'll repay evil but to wait for the Lord.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with James 1:20

Jeremiah 51:11 promotes God's wrath against Babylon, whereas James 1:20 states that the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

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

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Jeremiah 51:11 could be seen in the context of divine retribution versus the call for forgiveness and peace found elsewhere in the Bible. On one hand, this verse speaks about preparing to attack and take revenge, while other parts of the Bible emphasize love, forgiveness, and turning the other cheek. This difference can seem inconsistent to some readers, as it contrasts the idea of a vengeful response with teachings of forgiveness and reconciliation.

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