Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, the strong soldiers of Babylon stopped fighting and stayed in their safe places because they became weak and scared. Their city was destroyed, and the strong walls were broken down.

Jeremiah 51:30: The mighty men of Babylon have forborn to fight, they have remained in [their] holds: their might hath failed; they became as women: they have burned her dwellingplaces; her bars are broken.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Contradicts Jeremiah 51:30 by emphasizing divine assistance in battles rather than inactivity.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

Encourages strength and courage in contrast to the imagery of exhausted warriors.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:47

Highlights God fighting battles, contrasting with the defenders' inactivity.

1 Samuel 17:47: And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle [is] the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Promises strength and help from God, unlike the inaction seen in Jeremiah 51:30.

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 Philippians 4:13

Speaks of strength through Christ, versus the portrayed helplessness.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:17

Urges standing firm in faith with assured divine victory, not defeated passivity.

2 Chronicles 20:17: Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.
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