Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 40:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 40:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 40:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is giving someone the freedom to choose where they want to go after being set free from chains. God promises to take care of them if they decide to go to a new place with Him but also lets them decide to go anywhere they feel is best.

Jeremiah 40:4: And now, behold, I loose thee this day from the chains which [were] upon thine hand. If it seem good unto thee to come with me into Babylon, come; and I will look well unto thee: but if it seem ill unto thee to come with me into Babylon, forbear: behold, all the land [is] before thee: whither it seemeth good and convenient for thee to go, thither go. [were...: or, are upon thine hand] [I will...: Heb. I will set mine eye upon thee]

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.
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