Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 27:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 27:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 27:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God was warning the people that if they didn't listen and serve the king of Babylon, they would face big troubles like battles, hunger, and sickness. He wanted them to understand that listening to His warnings could keep them safe.

Jeremiah 27:13: Why will ye die, thou and thy people, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, as the LORD hath spoken against the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Jeremiah 27:13 suggests submission to Babylon, while Proverbs encourages trusting in the Lord instead of leaning on human understanding or alliances.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Jeremiah 27:13 advocates for submission to Babylon, whereas Matthew teaches to turn the other cheek, which implies not submitting to an oppressor.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

Jeremiah 27:13 speaks on submitting to Babylonian rule, while Acts emphasizes obeying God rather than human authorities.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Jeremiah 27:13 advises yielding to external powers, contrasting with Exodus, which encourages standing firm and letting the Lord fight.

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