Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 6:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 6:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 6:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse is about a group of strong and scary soldiers who are ready for battle. They have no kindness and are as loud as the ocean, coming to fight against the people of Zion.

Jeremiah 6:23: They shall lay hold on bow and spear; they [are] cruel, and have no mercy; their voice roareth like the sea; and they ride upon horses, set in array as men for war against thee, O daughter of Zion.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Jeremiah 6:23 describes a people set for war, while Isaiah 2:4 speaks of a time when nations shall not lift up sword against nation, nor learn war anymore.

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 Micah 4:3

Jeremiah 6:23 portrays warriors, but Micah 4:3 envisions a future where weapons are turned into farming tools and war is no longer pursued.

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 Matthew 5:9

Jeremiah 6:23 discusses a warrior people, contrasting with Matthew 5:9’s blessing of peacemakers.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Jeremiah 6:23 talks about those set for battle, while Romans 12:18 encourages living peaceably with everyone.

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

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Jeremiah 6:23 involves war, opposing the message in 1 Thessalonians 5:15 to seek peace and not retaliate.

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].
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