Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
This verse describes a time of peace where nations will not lift sword against nation, contradicting the destructive imagery in Jeremiah 5:16.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse encourages love for enemies and prayer for those who persecute you, contrasting with the notion of relentless attack and destruction suggested in Jeremiah 5:16.
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 Psalm 46:9
This verse speaks of God making wars cease to the ends of the earth, breaking bows and shattering spears, opposing the warlike actions implied in Jeremiah 5:16.
Psalm 46:9: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Contradiction with Micah 4:3
This verse foretells a future of peace where swords are beaten into plowshares, a contradiction to the violent imagery described in Jeremiah 5:16.
Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Romans 12:20
This verse advocates for showing kindness to enemies, which counters the idea of a relentless destructive force depicted in Jeremiah 5:16.
Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.