Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Instructs to love your enemies, contrasting with the notion of fleeing those who have escaped the sword.
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 Exodus 14:13
Encourages standing still to see the salvation of the Lord, as opposed to the directive to not stand still.
Exodus 14:13: And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. [for the...: or, for whereas ye have seen the Egyptians to day]
Contradiction with Psalm 46:10
Calls for being still and knowing that God is God, which contrasts with the idea of not standing still.
Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Contradiction with Matthew 24:16
Advises those in Judea to flee to the mountains rather than to remember Jerusalem.
Matthew 24:16: Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:
Contradiction with Luke 10:10-11
Tells to shake off the dust of a city that does not receive you, contrasting with the instruction to let Jerusalem come into your mind.
Luke 10:10-11: But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 51:50 encourages fleeing from a situation and remembering the Lord from afar, which could seem contradictory to other biblical passages that emphasize faith and staying strong in challenging situations. This might appear inconsistent to some because it suggests running away rather than standing firm.