Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:20
This verse states that a prophet who speaks falsely in God's name should die, which contrasts with Jeremiah 23:26's implication about prophets prophesying lies.
Deuteronomy 18:20: But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:23
This verse explains that God has allowed a lying spirit to deceive prophets, contrasting with Jeremiah 23:26 where it is the prophets themselves fabricating lies.
1 Kings 22:23: Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:6
This verse accuses false prophets of false visions and lying divinations, echoing but also contrasting with Jeremiah 23:26's focus on deceit being in the heart of the prophets.
Ezekiel 13:6: They have seen vanity and lying divination, saying, The LORD saith: and the LORD hath not sent them: and they have made [others] to hope that they would confirm the word.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:15
This verse warns against false prophets coming in sheep's clothing, which contrasts with Jeremiah 23:26 by emphasizing external deception.
Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:1
This verse advises testing the spirits to discern false prophets, which contrasts by highlighting the need for discernment rather than focusing on deceitful hearts of prophets.
1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.