Contradiction with Isaiah 13:19
While Jeremiah 51:8 speaks of Babylon's sudden fall, Isaiah 13:19 also predicts Babylon's downfall but suggests total and lasting desolation instead of a sudden end.
Isaiah 13:19: And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees' excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. [as...: Heb. as the overthrowing]
Contradiction with Revelation 18:10
Where Jeremiah 51:8 mentions Babylon's destruction as sudden, Revelation 18:10 emphasizes the inevitability of judgment but sees the city as still standing for a time after the declaration.
Revelation 18:10: Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:10
Jeremiah 51:8 describes Babylon's demise, whereas Jeremiah 29:10 speaks of a period of prosperity during which the Israelites would be in Babylon for seventy years before returning.
Jeremiah 29:10: For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.
Contradiction with Daniel 4:30
In this verse, Babylon is depicted as a mighty and prosperous kingdom, which contrasts with its sudden fall in Jeremiah 51:8.
Daniel 4:30: The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?
Contradiction with Isaiah 47:7
This verse expresses Babylon’s self-confidence and belief in its eternal sovereignty, which contradicts the sudden fall expressed in Jeremiah 51:8.
Isaiah 47:7: And thou saidst, I shall be a lady for ever: [so] that thou didst not lay these [things] to thy heart, neither didst remember the latter end of it.