Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:51

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

According to Jeremiah, God's people feel sad and embarrassed because others who don't belong have entered the special place where they worship God. They are upset because their holy place has been disrespected.

Jeremiah 51:51: We are confounded, because we have heard reproach: shame hath covered our faces: for strangers are come into the sanctuaries of the LORD'S house.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love and blessing for enemies, unlike the shame and disgrace expressed in Jeremiah 51:51.

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

Advises not to seek vengeance, while Jeremiah 51:51 depicts a desire for retribution and justice.

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 1 Peter 4:14

Suggests that suffering for the name of Christ is a blessing, opposing the shame that Jeremiah 51:51 mentions.

1 Peter 4:14: If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy [are ye]; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

Contradiction with James 1:2

Encourages joy in trials, contradictory to the reaction of shame in Jeremiah 51:51.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Calls for giving thanks in all circumstances, unlike expressing humiliation as in Jeremiah 51:51.

1 Thessalonians 5:18: In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
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