Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 14:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 14:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 14:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that some people are pretending to speak for Him and telling lies, saying that nothing bad will happen. But because they are not telling the truth, those people will face the bad things they said wouldn't happen.

Jeremiah 14:15: Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that prophesy in my name, and I sent them not, yet they say, Sword and famine shall not be in this land; By sword and famine shall those prophets be consumed.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 5:12

This verse contradicts Jeremiah 14:15 by showing that people deny the existence of a coming sword and famine, while Jeremiah 14:15 states false prophets predict peace and there won't be famine or sword.

Jeremiah 5:12: They have belied the LORD, and said, [It is] not he; neither shall evil come upon us; neither shall we see sword nor famine:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:10

This verse explains that false prophets deceive people by saying peace will prevail, while Jeremiah 14:15 points out such prophecies about peace are false and lead to sword and famine.

Ezekiel 13:10: Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and [there was] no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered [morter]: [a wall: or, a slight wall]

Contradiction with Micah 3:5

This verse states that prophets lead people astray by promising peace when there is no peace, similar to the false prophecies criticized in Jeremiah 14:15.

Micah 3:5: Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Jeremiah 14:15 could be seen as the differing messages about false prophets. While some parts of the Bible speak about showing love and forgiveness, this verse shows a stern warning against those who mislead others with false messages, indicating they will face severe consequences. This could seem conflicting when considered against other teachings about mercy and forgiveness.

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