Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:48

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:48 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:48. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God says that everyone and everything in the sky and on the earth will be happy because people will come from the north to stop Babylon from doing bad things. It means that God will help to make things right.

Jeremiah 51:48: Then the heaven and the earth, and all that [is] therein, shall sing for Babylon: for the spoilers shall come unto her from the north, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 98:4

While Jeremiah 51:48 speaks of a time when even nature (heavens and earth) jubilantly witnesses the destruction of Babylon, Psalm 98:4 emphasizes a call for the earth to make a joyful noise unto the Lord in celebration of His salvation and righteousness, not destruction.

Psalm 98:4: Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jeremiah 51:48 depicts a scene of celebration over the downfall of Babylon, whereas Matthew 5:44 encourages love for enemies and prayer for those who persecute, which contrasts the notion of rejoicing over an adversary's ruin.

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 Ezekiel 33:11

Jeremiah 51:48 involves a rejoicing over Babylon’s downfall, but Ezekiel 33:11 conveys God's lack of pleasure in the death of the wicked, emphasizing rather the desire for the wicked to turn from their ways and live.

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 Proverbs 24:17

While Jeremiah 51:48 anticipates rejoicing at the destruction of Babylon, Proverbs 24:17 warns against rejoicing when your enemy falls, indicating that such attitudes are discouraged.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
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