Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love and pray for enemies, contradicting the idea of vengeance or destruction found in Jeremiah 51:56.
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 leaving vengeance to God, contradicting any human role in executing vengeance described in Jeremiah 51:56.
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 Luke 6:27
Calls for doing good to enemies, which contrasts with the punitive message in Jeremiah 51:56.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
Advises against rejoicing when an enemy falls, contrasting the celebratory destruction of enemies in Jeremiah 51:56.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Encourages seeking good for all, potentially conflicting with the pursuit of vengeance mentioned in Jeremiah 51:56.
1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11
Expresses no pleasure in the death of the wicked, which can contradict the tone of retribution in Jeremiah 51:56.
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 James 1:20
States that human anger does not produce righteousness, challenging any angry retributive actions implied in Jeremiah 51:56.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21
Advises feeding an enemy if they are hungry, which stands in stark contrast to the message of conquest and destruction in Jeremiah 51:56.
Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: