Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 27:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 27:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 27:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God told him to send messages to different kings in nearby countries using their messengers who were visiting the king of Judah. This was a way for God to communicate an important message to those other kings.

Jeremiah 27:3: And send them to the king of Edom, and to the king of Moab, and to the king of the Ammonites, and to the king of Tyrus, and to the king of Zidon, by the hand of the messengers which come to Jerusalem unto Zedekiah king of Judah;

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of nations not lifting up sword against nation, implying peace, whereas Jeremiah 27:3 involves preparing yokes, symbolizing submission under Babylon.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

This verse warns against relying on Egypt for help instead of God, contrasting with Jeremiah 27:3’s directive to submit to Babylon as God’s will.

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 Jeremiah 38:17

Here, the message from God is about surrendering to the Babylonians to save lives, which seems contradictory since submission is already implied in Jeremiah 27:3 but with a different purpose.

Jeremiah 38:17: Then said Jeremiah unto Zedekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; If thou wilt assuredly go forth unto the king of Babylon's princes, then thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and thou shalt live, and thine house:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 50:9

This verse talks about the nations being assembled against Babylon, seemingly opposing the submission to Babylon indicated in Jeremiah 27:3.

Jeremiah 50:9: For, lo, I will raise and cause to come up against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the north country: and they shall set themselves in array against her; from thence she shall be taken: their arrows [shall be] as of a mighty expert man; none shall return in vain. [expert...: or, destroyer]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 51:6

This verse advises fleeing from Babylon, which contradicts the idea of submitting to Babylon’s power in Jeremiah 27:3.

Jeremiah 51:6: Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this [is] the time of the LORD'S vengeance; he will render unto her a recompence.

Contradiction with Revelation 18:4

Advises God's people to come out of Babylon, indicating separation from Babylon, in contrast to the submission mentioned in Jeremiah 27:3.

Revelation 18:4: And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.
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