Contradiction with Proverbs 1:24
Jeremiah 22:21 says God spoke in prosperity but was not heard, while here, despite rejecting God's call, the consequences are detailed.
Proverbs 1:24: Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
Contradiction with Isaiah 65:12
Contradicts Jeremiah 22:21 as people choose not to heed God's call, highlighting predetermined doom for disobedience.
Isaiah 65:12: Therefore will I number you to the sword, and ye shall all bow down to the slaughter: because when I called, ye did not answer; when I spake, ye did not hear; but did evil before mine eyes, and did choose [that] wherein I delighted not.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 3:27
Illustrates a contrast to Jeremiah 22:21, indicating those willing to hear will listen, while others will face consequences.
Ezekiel 3:27: But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they [are] a rebellious house.
Contradiction with Zechariah 7:11-13
Jeremiah 22:21 notes not listening in prosperity, but this passage attributes refusal to a hardened heart against God.
Zechariah 7:11-13: But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear. [pulled...: Heb. they gave a backsliding shoulder] [stopped: Heb. made heavy]
Contradiction with Matthew 23:37
Contradicts as it reflects the willingness of God to gather them, yet they were not willing, emphasizing continuous rejection.
Matthew 23:37: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, [thou] that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under [her] wings, and ye would not!
Contradiction with John 5:40
Highlights a contradiction with Jeremiah 22:21, showing an offer of life that's refused by choice, not due to prosperity.
John 5:40: And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.
Contradiction with Acts 7:51
Presents a contradiction by specifying resistance to the Holy Spirit, rather than the context of prosperity in Jeremiah 22:21.
Acts 7:51: Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers [did], so [do] ye.