Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:7
Pray for the peace of the city where you are in exile, which suggests abiding and supporting the city rather than leaving it.
Jeremiah 29:7: And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:10
States that after 70 years are completed at Babylon, God will visit and fulfill His promise to bring them back, indicating a specific timeline for returning.
Jeremiah 29:10: For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.
Contradiction with Ezra 1:1-3
Describes the decree of Cyrus allowing the exiles to return to Jerusalem, which aligns with God's promise instead of the expectation to stay settled in Babylon indefinitely.
Ezra 1:1-3: Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and [put it] also in writing, saying, [made...: Heb. caused a voice to pass]
Contradiction with Isaiah 48:20
Encourages fleeing from Babylon, contrasting with the idea of settling and building in Babylon.
Isaiah 48:20: Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a voice of singing declare ye, tell this, utter it [even] to the end of the earth; say ye, The LORD hath redeemed his servant Jacob.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 51:6
Advises to flee from Babylon, indicating eventual departure instead of permanent settlement.
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
Calls for believers to come out of Babylon, suggesting an exodus rather than continued habitation.
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.