Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 38:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 38:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 38:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, if the people don't listen and go to the king of Babylon, their city will be taken over, burned, and they won't be able to get away. It's like if you don't follow a warning, something bad can happen and you might get stuck in a tough spot.

Jeremiah 38:18: But if thou wilt not go forth to the king of Babylon's princes, then shall this city be given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and thou shalt not escape out of their hand.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Contradicts by promising plans for peace and not for harm, whereas Jeremiah 38:18 suggests harm upon not surrendering.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

States that when a man's ways please the Lord, even his enemies are at peace with him, while Jeremiah 38:18 implies conflict with enemies.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:10

Assures that no evil shall befall the faithful, but Jeremiah 38:18 depicts disaster if the condition of surrender isn't met.

Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Assures God's presence and strength, whereas Jeremiah 38:18 implies the absence of divine protection unless surrender occurs.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Declares that if God is for us, no one can be against us, which contrasts with the threat in Jeremiah 38:18 of being against God's chosen if not surrendered.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea of obedience versus consequences. If someone believes that obedience to God is always supposed to bring protection or positive outcomes, this verse might seem contradictory because it involves a warning of negative consequences (destruction) despite a direct instruction (surrender). This can create tension between the expectation of divine protection and the reality of negative outcomes as part of divine will.

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