Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God is saying that He will use someone to stop those who are fighting against Him, including the horses and the people riding them, and even the chariots and their drivers. It means God is very powerful and will protect His people from those who try to hurt them.

Jeremiah 51:21: And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts Jeremiah 51:21 by advocating for love and prayer for enemies rather than breaking them in pieces.

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 12:17

Opposes Jeremiah 51:21's message by instructing not to repay evil with evil, promoting peace over destruction.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Conflicts with Jeremiah 51:21 as it envisions beating swords into plowshares, symbolizing peace, instead of breaking nations.

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 Matthew 26:52

Contradicts Jeremiah 51:21 as it teaches that those who take the sword will perish by it, discouraging the use of violence.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Opposes the sentiment in Jeremiah 51:21 by encouraging kindness to enemies, thus "heaping coals of fire" on their heads.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Conflicts with Jeremiah 51:21 by instructing to love and do good to those who hate you, instead of breaking them in pieces.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Opposes Jeremiah 51:21 as it calls not to repay evil for evil but to bless instead, promoting forgiveness over destruction.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Paradox #1

This verse talks about using force or power destructively, which can seem to contradict messages of peace and love found in other parts of the Bible. This creates a tension between advocating for violence in certain situations and promoting peace and forgiveness in others.

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