Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse means that a rich city with lots of treasures and near many waters will soon face an end because of its greedy ways. God is saying the city's love for having more and more will lead to its downfall.

Jeremiah 51:13: O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end is come, [and] the measure of thy covetousness.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Jeremiah 51:13 speaks of destruction, Matthew 5:44 teaches us to love our enemies and bless those who curse us, portraying a message of peace and forgiveness.

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

In Jeremiah 51:13, punishment is foretold, while Romans 12:19 instructs believers not to seek vengeance themselves, reserving it for 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 Isaiah 2:4

Jeremiah 51:13 deals with divine retribution, whereas Isaiah 2:4 envisions a time of peace when nations 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 Ezekiel 33:11

Jeremiah 51:13 proclaims judgment, but Ezekiel 33:11 expresses God's desire for the wicked to turn from their ways and live, underscoring divine mercy.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with James 2:13

This verse suggests mercy triumphs over judgment, contrasting the impending judgment pronounced in Jeremiah 51:13.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
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