Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 21:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 21:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 21:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling the people that if they stay in the city, bad things will happen to them, like getting sick or being hurt. But if they leave and go to the Chaldeans, they will be safe and live.

Jeremiah 21:9: He that abideth in this city shall die by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth out, and falleth to the Chaldeans that besiege you, he shall live, and his life shall be unto him for a prey.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts Jeremiah 21:9 by advocating love and prayer for enemies, whereas Jeremiah 21:9 includes a call to act against the attackers by surrendering.

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 Exodus 14:14

Promises that the Lord will fight for you, which contradicts Jeremiah 21:9 advising people to surrender.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

Advises overcoming evil with good, in contrast to Jeremiah 21:9, which suggests surrendering, implying defeat to the enemy.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:7

Assures protection from the multitude falling, whereas Jeremiah 21:9 suggests surrendering as a means to survive destruction.

Psalm 91:7: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:17

States to stand firm and see the deliverance of the Lord, contrary to Jeremiah 21:9's directive to surrender for survival.

2 Chronicles 20:17: Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could be seen as a conflict between choosing loyalty to one's own people versus seeking personal survival. It presents a dilemma where self-preservation might require actions that could be viewed as betrayal. This can create tension between the values of loyalty and survival.

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