Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14
This verse speaks about false prophets proclaiming peace without divine instruction, contradicting Jeremiah 23:22 that calls for prophets to turn people from evil by God's counsel.
Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:10
It condemns prophets who lead people astray by promising peace without messages from God, unlike Jeremiah 23:22 that promotes guidance based on God's true words.
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 Zechariah 10:2
It discusses the ineffectiveness of false idols and dreams, challenging the idea in Jeremiah 23:22 that true prophets can lead with God's counsel.
Zechariah 10:2: For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain: therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, because [there was] no shepherd. [idols: Heb. teraphims] [were...: or, answered that, etc]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:14
It criticizes prophets speaking lies and visions not from God, opposed to Jeremiah 23:22 referring to prophets who should speak God's words to lead people righteously.
Jeremiah 14:14: Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 23:22 might seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible because it suggests that listening to God's true message leads people away from evil, while other verses imply that even when God speaks, people may still choose to disobey or follow their own path. This could be seen as a contradiction in how effective God's message is in turning people from sin.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency could be related to differing interpretations of whether the messages claimed to be from God by various prophets were genuine or not. Some prophets might have delivered messages that contradicted each other, leading to confusion about true divine guidance. This might create tension between different groups of followers and their beliefs about who truly speaks for God.