Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling different countries and their leaders to get ready to fight against a big city because they have not been good. It shows that God has a plan to make things right when people do bad things.

Jeremiah 51:28: Prepare against her the nations with the kings of the Medes, the captains thereof, and all the rulers thereof, and all the land of his dominion.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

While Jeremiah 51:28 speaks of preparing nations for war, Matthew 5:9 refers to the blessings of peacemakers, promoting peace over conflict.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Jeremiah 51:28 involves assembling forces for destruction, whereas Romans 12:18 encourages living peaceably with all, emphasizing harmony rather than war.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse predicts a time when nations will not learn war anymore, contradicting Jeremiah 51:28 which speaks of nations being prepared for war.

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 James 3:17-18

While Jeremiah 51:28 involves hostility, these verses highlight wisdom that is pure and peaceable, fostering peace instead of conflict.

James 3:17-18: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Similar to Isaiah 2:4, this verse looks forward to a time when nations will turn from war, contrasting with Jeremiah 51:28 which is about preparing for battle.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Paradox #1

Moral contradictions or conflicts often arise when a religious text discusses actions such as war or punishment that seem harsh when measured against themes of love and forgiveness. Jeremiah 51:28 is part of a series of verses about judgment and destruction, which can seem inconsistent with teachings of mercy and peace. However, without discussing the specific content of the verse, it is important to remember that interpretations and contexts are key in religious texts.

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