Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:56

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:56 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:56. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God will punish Babylon because someone is coming to attack her. The strong warriors of Babylon will lose, and their weapons will be broken because God makes sure that people get what they deserve.

Jeremiah 51:56: Because the spoiler is come upon her, [even] upon Babylon, and her mighty men are taken, every one of their bows is broken: for the LORD God of recompences shall surely requite.

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:
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