Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 19:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 19:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 19:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, God asked him to go to a special place and share an important message. He then went to the big church, stood where everyone could see him, and told all the people what God had said.

Jeremiah 19:14: Then came Jeremiah from Tophet, whither the LORD had sent him to prophesy; and he stood in the court of the LORD'S house; and said to all the people,

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 3:1

Jeremiah received direct communication from the Lord, whereas this verse states that the word of the Lord was rare in those days.

1 Samuel 3:1: And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; [there was] no open vision.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 3:17

Jeremiah was instructed to speak God's words, contradicting Ezekiel's portrayal of a prophet as a silent watchman.

Ezekiel 3:17: Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.

Contradiction with Jonah 1:2

Jonah initially flees from God's message to speak to Nineveh, contrasting Jeremiah's immediate obedience to deliver the message.

Jonah 1:2: Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.

Contradiction with Amos 3:7

God reveals His secrets to His prophets, contradicting the direct public proclamation mentioned in Jeremiah 19:14.

Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:9-10

Unlike Isaiah, who is told to speak so people will not understand, Jeremiah speaks plainly to convey God's message.

Isaiah 6:9-10: And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. [indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc]

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:18

Suggests that people perish without vision, contrasting with Jeremiah's clear and present warning through direct prophecy.

Proverbs 29:18: Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he. [perish: or, is made naked]
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