Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse means that the cities will be empty and deserted like a dry and lonely place where no one lives or even walks by. It's like imagining a town with no people, trees, or animals, just quiet and emptiness.

Jeremiah 51:43: Her cities are a desolation, a dry land, and a wilderness, a land wherein no man dwelleth, neither doth [any] son of man pass thereby.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:18

This verse speaks of rebuilding cities and restoring their places, which contradicts Jeremiah 51:43's prophecy of desolation.

Jeremiah 30:18: Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will bring again the captivity of Jacob's tents, and have mercy on his dwellingplaces; and the city shall be builded upon her own heap, and the palace shall remain after the manner thereof. [heap: or, little hill]

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:13

Mentions the rebuilding of cities, contrasting with the permanent desolation described in Jeremiah 51:43.

Isaiah 45:13: I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts. [direct: or, make straight]

Contradiction with Zechariah 1:17

Proclaims prosperity and comfort to cities, contradicting the ruin in Jeremiah 51:43.

Zechariah 1:17: Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the LORD shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem. [prosperity: Heb. good]

Contradiction with Isaiah 61:4

Talks about rebuilding ancient ruins, contrasting with the irreversible desolation in Jeremiah 51:43.

Isaiah 61:4: And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations.

Contradiction with Amos 9:14

Promises the restoration and rebuilding of cities, conflicting with the permanent desolation foretold in Jeremiah 51:43.

Amos 9:14: And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.
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