Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 6:6

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

According to Jeremiah, God is saying to cut down trees and build ramps against Jerusalem because the city is full of unfairness and mistreatment. God wants to visit and punish the city for not being kind and fair.

Jeremiah 6:6: For thus hath the LORD of hosts said, Hew ye down trees, and cast a mount against Jerusalem: this [is] the city to be visited; she [is] wholly oppression in the midst of her. [cast...: or, pour out the engine of shot]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

While Jeremiah 6:6 speaks of destruction, Jeremiah 29:11 offers hope and a future of peace.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Jeremiah 6:6 is about preparing for battle, while Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 46:9

This Psalm speaks of ending wars, contrasting with the call to prepare for war in Jeremiah 6:6.

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 Isaiah 2:4

Speaks of turning swords into plowshares, contrasting with Jeremiah 6:6’s call to battle.

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

Predicts a time of peace and disarmament, opposing the war preparation in Jeremiah 6:6.

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 12:18

Advises living peacefully with all, contrasting the warlike actions in Jeremiah 6:6.

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

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 6:6 describes the destruction commanded by God, which can seem morally conflicting because a loving and merciful God is instructing the destruction of a city and its people. This raises questions about the balance between justice and mercy.

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