Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, this verse means that the people who are causing trouble will make loud noises like lions and their young ones. It's like when a group is making a lot of noise to show they are big and strong, but it doesn't mean they are really powerful.

Jeremiah 51:38: They shall roar together like lions: they shall yell as lions' whelps. [yell: or, shake themselves]

Contradiction with Isaiah 14:7

This verse speaks of peace and rest in the earth, contradicting the loud roaring like the sea described in Jeremiah 51:38.

Isaiah 14:7: The whole earth is at rest, [and] is quiet: they break forth into singing.

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6

This verse describes harmony between animals and people, contrasting with the violent imagery of young lions mentioned in Jeremiah 51:38.

Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

Encourages being still and knowing God, opposed to the roaring and unrest depicted in Jeremiah 51:38.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, conflicting with the tumultuous roar described in Jeremiah 51:38.

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

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:13

Urges peace among people, a contrast to the noise and unrest in Jeremiah 51:38.

1 Thessalonians 5:13: And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. [And] be at peace among yourselves.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:33

Promises safety and quiet, which contradicts with the roaring and tumult in Jeremiah 51:38.

Proverbs 1:33: But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

Contradiction with James 3:18

Speaks of peacemaking, opposed to the noise and chaos suggested in Jeremiah 51:38.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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