Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:45

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 51:45 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 51:45. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is telling His people to leave a bad place so they can be safe from His anger. He wants them to protect themselves and do the right thing.

Jeremiah 51:45: My people, go ye out of the midst of her, and deliver ye every man his soul from the fierce anger of the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Proverbs 3:5 encourages trust in the Lord with all your heart and not to rely on your own understanding, whereas Jeremiah 51:45 instructs God's people to "come out" of Babylon, suggesting a reliance on self to escape danger rather than solely trusting in divine protection.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

In Matthew 5:44, Jesus teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, while Jeremiah 51:45 calls for separation and escape from Babylon, seemingly promoting avoidance over engagement and love.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Hebrews 13:5 assures that God will never leave nor forsake His people, implying constant presence and support, contrasting with Jeremiah 51:45 where people are commanded to physically leave Babylon for their safety, suggesting a form of disconnection from a place.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Romans 13:1 instructs believers to be subject to governing authorities, as they are established by God, yet Jeremiah 51:45 commands departing from Babylon, which could be seen as defying the rule of the occupying empire.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Luke 6:27 calls for love towards enemies and doing good to those who hate you, whereas Jeremiah 51:45's instruction to leave Babylon might imply not engaging with the challenging environment or adversaries there.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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