Contradiction with Acts 5:29
This verse emphasizes obedience to God rather than men, contradicting Jeremiah 27:11's directive to serve the king of Babylon, which represents submitting to human authority.
Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
In this verse, seeking help from God is advised over reliance on human powers, opposing Jeremiah 27:11's instruction to submit to Babylon.
Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Contradiction with Daniel 3:18
This verse shows defiance against serving foreign rulers or gods, contrasting with the encouragement to serve the king of Babylon in Jeremiah 27:11.
Daniel 3:18: But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse instructs to have no other gods, suggesting allegiance only to God, conflicting with the submission to Babylon's rule implied in Jeremiah 27:11.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with James 4:7
Advises resisting submission to worldly powers, presenting a contradiction to Jeremiah 27:11's call for submission to Babylon.
James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 12:14
This verse emphasizes serving God instead of bowing to foreign rule, which contrasts with Jeremiah 27:11's instruction to serve Babylon.
1 Samuel 12:14: If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue following the LORD your God: [commandment: Heb. mouth] [continue...: Heb. be after]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 18:7
Demonstrates resistance to oppressive rule, conflicting with the directive in Jeremiah 27:11 to submit to the Babylonian king.
2 Kings 18:7: And the LORD was with him; [and] he prospered whithersoever he went forth: and he rebelled against the king of Assyria, and served him not.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 27:11 discusses the idea of submission to a foreign power for survival, which could conflict with the belief in resisting oppression and fighting for freedom. Some may see a contradiction between accepting authority for peace and the moral duty to oppose unjust rulers.