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.