Jeremiah 51:47 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Jeremiah, God is telling people that a time will come when He will punish the statues and false gods of Babylon. The whole land will be very confused, and many people will get hurt because of this.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Jeremiah 51:47 continues the theme of punishment and destruction upon Babylon, Matthew 5:44 teaches love and prayer for enemies, which contrasts with the punishment ideology.

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 51:47 speaks of God's vengeance on Babylon, but Romans 12:19 advises believers to leave vengeance to God without desiring recompense themselves.

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.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23

Jeremiah 51:47 forecasts impending judgment, whereas Ezekiel 18:23 questions if God takes pleasure in the death of the wicked, highlighting a contradiction in divine intent.

Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

While Jeremiah 51:47 predicts swift judgment, 2 Peter 3:9 reflects God's patience and desire for all to reach repentance, showing an alternate perspective on divine timing and judgment.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:33

Jeremiah 51:47 deals with punishment, yet Lamentations 3:33 states God does not willingly afflict or grieve, suggesting a contrast in God's character regarding suffering.

Lamentations 3:33: For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. [willingly: Heb. from his heart]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4

Jeremiah 51:47 indicates destruction, whereas 1 Timothy 2:4 expresses that God desires all to be saved, conflicting with the notion of foreordained destruction.