Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 6:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 6:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 6:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is warning the people of Benjamin to run away from the city because danger is coming from the north, and there will be big trouble. They should blow a horn and light a big fire as a sign to show everyone the danger.

Jeremiah 6:1: O ye children of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and set up a sign of fire in Bethhaccerem: for evil appeareth out of the north, and great destruction.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

While Jeremiah 6:1 warns of impending danger and advises fleeing, Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future without war, emphasizing peace and transformation.

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 5:9

Jeremiah 6:1 emphasizes preparing for conflict, whereas Matthew 5:9 highlights the blessing of being peacemakers.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Jeremiah 6:1 warns of a coming disaster, while 1 Thessalonians 5:3 speaks of sudden destruction coming upon those who declare "peace and safety."

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Jeremiah 6:1 conveys fear and urgency, whereas Psalm 23:4 expresses calm and comfort even in the face of danger, trusting in God's protection.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Jeremiah 6:1 suggests preparing for attack, while Romans 12:18 encourages living peaceably with all, when possible.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Jeremiah 6:1 speaks of impending war, while Micah 4:3 predicts a future where nations no longer train for war and turn weapons into tools for peace.

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]
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