Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, Sheshach and Babylon, which were once strong and famous, have been destroyed and everyone around is shocked to see what happened to them. It shows how even the biggest and best can fall if they do wrong.

Jeremiah 51:41: How is Sheshach taken! and how is the praise of the whole earth surprised! how is Babylon become an astonishment among the nations!

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Isaiah 2:4 highlights peace and disarmament, while Jeremiah 51:41 speaks of Babylon's destruction and fall.

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 Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 29:11 promises a hopeful future and prosperity, contrasting the doom foretold for Babylon in Jeremiah 51:41.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 encourages love for enemies and forgiveness, opposing the theme of vengeance in Jeremiah 51:41.

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 Matthew 11:28

Matthew 11:28 offers rest and solace, contrary to the turmoil and desolation described for Babylon in Jeremiah 51:41.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with John 3:16

John 3:16 speaks of salvation and eternal life, which contradicts the judgment and destruction in Jeremiah 51:41.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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