Contradiction with Acts 5:29
This verse says, "We ought to obey God rather than men," which contradicts with Jeremiah 27:12 that advises submission to the king of Babylon.
Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse commands, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," and following a foreign king could be seen as contradicting this commandment.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Daniel 3:18
This verse shows defiance against the king, contrasting with the submission advised in Jeremiah 27:12.
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 Isaiah 30:1
This verse warns against making alliances against God's will, contrasting with submitting to Babylon's king.
Isaiah 30:1: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:13
"Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, and serve him," emphasizing allegiance to God over earthly kings, contradicting Jeremiah 27:12's counsel of submission.
Deuteronomy 6:13: Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 27:12 advises submission to Babylonian rule, which might seem contradictory to other biblical teachings that promote freedom and independence, like those found in Exodus where the Israelites are freed from Egyptian slavery. Such differences might cause confusion over when submission is appropriate.