Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jeremiah 51:2 talks about sending "fanners" to scatter, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and bless those who curse you, emphasizing reconciliation over scattering or destruction.
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 51:2 implies divine vengeance, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against seeking personal revenge, urging people to leave room for God's wrath without taking action themselves.
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 Ezekiel 18:23
Jeremiah 51:2 is about judgment upon Babylon, while Ezekiel 18:23 highlights God's preference for repentance over the death of the wicked.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Contradiction with James 4:12
Jeremiah 51:2 discusses execution of judgment, whereas James 4:12 reminds that God alone is judge, emphasizing non-intervention in others' judgment.
James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Jeremiah 51:2 suggests preparation for conflict, while Isaiah 2:4 prophesies a time when nations will not learn war anymore, promoting peace rather than scattering and destruction.
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]
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 51:2 could be seen as contradictory if compared to the idea that God is compassionate and forgiving. The verse talks about destruction and punishment, which might seem inconsistent with the image of a loving and merciful God seen elsewhere in the Bible. This can be confusing because it shows two different aspects of God's nature: one that punishes and one that forgives.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 51:2 talks about sending destroyers to Babylon who will winnow her and devastate her land. The contradiction or conflict could be seen in the contrast between messages of peace and forgiveness elsewhere in the Bible, compared to the idea of sending destruction as a form of divine judgment. Some may view it as inconsistent with a benevolent and forgiving God, highlighting the tension between justice and mercy.