Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God was telling people that those who lived in the land of the Chaldeans, known as Babylon, would be hurt because they were not being good. People in the streets would be in trouble because they did not follow God's ways.

Jeremiah 51:4: Thus the slain shall fall in the land of the Chaldeans, and [they that are] thrust through in her streets.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:7

Jeremiah 51:4 describes righteous retribution and vengeance, while Exodus 23:7 emphasizes not slaying the innocent and righteous, highlighting the importance of maintaining justice.

Exodus 23:7: Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

Jeremiah 51:4 depicts a scene of death and judgment, whereas Ezekiel 33:11 expresses God's preference for repentance over the death of the wicked.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with Jonah 4:11

In Jeremiah 51:4, God's wrath leads to destruction, but in Jonah 4:11, God shows mercy and spares Nineveh, highlighting His compassion and care for repentance.

Jonah 4:11: And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and [also] much cattle?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jeremiah 51:4 involves God’s punishment, while Matthew 5:44 instructs love and prayer for one’s enemies, suggesting a different approach to dealing with adversaries.

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 51:4 portrays vengeance, but Romans 12:19 counsels believers to never take revenge themselves, emphasizing leaving vengeance to God.

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.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Jeremiah 51:4 could lie in the depiction of violence and divine retribution. Some might see a moral issue in how a loving and compassionate God could endorse or carry out acts of violence against people, as seen in the broader chapter. This could be seen as inconsistent with the values of forgiveness and peace taught elsewhere in religious texts.

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