Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, Babylon was like a shiny cup that God used to give to the people, and it made everyone act crazy and confused. This means that Babylon's actions and influence were really powerful and caused a lot of problems for many people.

Jeremiah 51:7: Babylon [hath been] a golden cup in the LORD'S hand, that made all the earth drunken: the nations have drunken of her wine; therefore the nations are mad.

Contradiction with Revelation 17:4

Describes Babylon as a woman arrayed in purple and scarlet, decked with gold and precious stones, holding a golden cup full of abominations, implying a context of judgment against Babylon rather than favor.

Revelation 17:4: And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: [decked: Gr. gilded]

Contradiction with Isaiah 47:1

Calls Babylon to come down and sit in the dust, denoting degradation and humiliation rather than a position of influence as a "golden cup."

Isaiah 47:1: Come down, and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon, sit on the ground: [there is] no throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called tender and delicate.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:15-16

Describes a cup of wrath given by the Lord to the nations, which causes them to stagger; contrasts by showing Babylonia as an instrument for judgment rather than a 'golden cup.'

Jeremiah 25:15-16: For thus saith the LORD God of Israel unto me; Take the wine cup of this fury at my hand, and cause all the nations, to whom I send thee, to drink it.

Contradiction with Revelation 18:10

Foretells Babylon’s sudden downfall and torment, contradictory to the image of stability and allure as depicted in Jeremiah 51:7.

Revelation 18:10: Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.

Contradiction with Isaiah 13:19

States Babylon will be overthrown like Sodom and Gomorrah, contradicting its depiction as a present 'golden cup' in Jeremiah 51:7.

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

Jeremiah 51:7 talks about Babylon as a golden cup that made the nations drunk, leading them into madness. The contradiction or conflict here could be that while the Bible often condemns actions that deceive or lead others astray, this verse describes a scenario where a nation (Babylon) is metaphorically praised for its power or influence, despite using it destructively. This can be seen as inconsistent with the moral teachings against leading others into moral chaos or sin.

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