Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:62

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:62 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:62. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God promises to make a place empty and lonely with no people or animals living there ever again because of their wrong choices. This shows how important it is to listen to God and do the right things.

Jeremiah 51:62: Then shalt thou say, O LORD, thou hast spoken against this place, to cut it off, that none shall remain in it, neither man nor beast, but that it shall be desolate for ever. [desolate: Heb. desolations]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

While Jeremiah 51:62 talks about God's wrath and destruction, Ezekiel emphasizes that God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, desiring instead that they turn and live.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jeremiah 51:62 speaks of invoking complete destruction, whereas Matthew encourages loving and praying for one's enemies.

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 2 Peter 3:9

Jeremiah describes imminent destruction, but 2 Peter highlights God's patience and desire for repentance instead of destruction.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Jeremiah calls for desolation, while Luke 6 promotes love and blessings even towards those who are adversarial.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7

Contradicts the destruction decree by offering forgiveness and mercy to the wicked if they turn to God.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
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