Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, messengers will quickly run to tell the king of Babylon that his city is being captured. They are in a hurry because the message is very important and urgent.

Jeremiah 51:31: One post shall run to meet another, and one messenger to meet another, to shew the king of Babylon that his city is taken at [one] end,

Contradiction with Matthew 16:18

This verse speaks of the resilience of the church, suggesting that it will withstand attacks, which contrasts with the fall of Babylon as described in Jeremiah 51:31.

Matthew 16:18: And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. [Peter: this name signifies a rock]

Contradiction with Psalm 46:5

This verse indicates that God is within a city, and it shall not fall, contradicting the fate of Babylon in Jeremiah 51:31.

Psalm 46:5: God [is] in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, [and that] right early. [and...: Heb. when the morning appeareth]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse suggests the strength of those who wait upon the Lord, contrasting the panic and defeat depicted in Jeremiah 51:31.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Daniel 2:44

This verse describes a divine kingdom that will never be destroyed, contrasting with the fall of Babylon.

Daniel 2:44: And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, [but] it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever. [the days: Chaldee, their days] [the kingdom: Chaldee, the kingdom thereof]

Contradiction with Revelation 21:2

This verse describes a new Jerusalem descending from heaven, suggesting a city established by God, contrary to the besieged Babylon in Jeremiah 51:31.

Revelation 21:2: And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
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