Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God says that people won't use any stones from this place to build something new because it will stay empty and ruined forever. This means that the place will be so destroyed that nothing can be fixed or made there again.

Jeremiah 51:26: And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith the LORD. [desolate...: Heb. everlasting desolations]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Jeremiah 51:26 speaks of punishment and desolation, whereas Hebrews 13:5 reassures of God's constant presence and support, implying protection rather than destruction.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

Jeremiah 51:26 discusses a lack of inheritance for Babylon, while Matthew 5:5 speaks of the meek inheriting the earth, suggesting a promise of blessing rather than desolation.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7

Jeremiah 51:26 implies no mercy toward the stones of Babylon, whereas Isaiah 55:7 encourages mercy and pardon for the wicked who turn to God.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
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