Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:55

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:55 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:55. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God made Babylon quiet and stopped its loud noises, almost like how big waves can get silent. This shows God's power to make bad things go away.

Jeremiah 51:55: Because the LORD hath spoiled Babylon, and destroyed out of her the great voice; when her waves do roar like great waters, a noise of their voice is uttered:

Contradiction with Revelation 18:2

This verse discusses the fall of Babylon as part of God's judgment, while Jeremiah 51:55 depicts God destroying Babylon's voice and might, hence conflicting in terms of depiction of God's action.

Revelation 18:2: And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.

Contradiction with Isaiah 13:19

This verse declares Babylon will be like Sodom and Gomorrah, suggesting total annihilation, whereas Jeremiah 51:55 focuses on the silencing of Babylon's noise and power.

Isaiah 13:19: And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees' excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. [as...: Heb. as the overthrowing]

Paradox #1

One potential contradiction in this verse is the idea of a loving and just God allowing or orchestrating destruction and violence. This might seem inconsistent with the values of mercy and compassion that are promoted elsewhere in the Bible. People might find it hard to reconcile the idea of divine love with the concept of divine wrath and punishment.

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