Contradiction with Acts 16:26
God facilitates Paul's escape from prison, whereas Jeremiah is released by a Babylonian officer based on orders, highlighting divine versus human intervention.
Acts 16:26: And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.
Contradiction with Isaiah 10:13
Assyria claims power to capture nations, contrasting with the Babylonian captain acknowledging Jeremiah's freedom.
Isaiah 10:13: For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done [it], and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant [man]: [a valiant...: or, many people]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:48
Predicts bondage under foreign nations, contradicting Jeremiah being released from captivity.
Deuteronomy 28:48: Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the LORD shall send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all [things]: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he have destroyed thee.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 24:16
All capable individuals taken to Babylon, but Jeremiah is freed and stays, opposing the general narrative of captivity.
2 Kings 24:16: And all the men of might, [even] seven thousand, and craftsmen and smiths a thousand, all [that were] strong [and] apt for war, even them the king of Babylon brought captive to Babylon.
Contradiction with Daniel 3:18
Faith in God leads to miraculous rescue, unlike Jeremiah's release through a foreign ruler’s decision.
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.