Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 23:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 23:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 23:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, people who hear from God should share His words with others, and those who have their own dreams should tell those. God is saying His words are like good wheat, and other words are like useless chaff.

Jeremiah 23:28: The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What [is] the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. [that hath a dream: Heb. with whom is, etc]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:2

This verse contradicts Jeremiah 23:28 as it instructs not to add or diminish from God's word, whereas Jeremiah 23:28 emphasizes faithfully conveying God's word, allowing for the differentiation of dreams from His true word.

Deuteronomy 4:2: Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish [ought] from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 30:6

This verse warns against adding to God's words, while Jeremiah 23:28 allows for the sharing of dreams separate from His word, potentially risking additions to His message.

Proverbs 30:6: Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:15

This verse warns of false prophets, implying a skepticism towards those claiming divine truth, contrasting with Jeremiah 23:28, which permits dreams to be spoken by those who have them.

Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:8

This verse states that any gospel contrary to what was preached should be rejected, whereas Jeremiah 23:28 outlines that those with dreams or true words should still convey them, even if they differ.

Galatians 1:8: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Paradox #1

One potential contradiction in Jeremiah 23:28 could be the tension between speaking truth and allowing falsehoods. The verse suggests that both true and false messages may coexist, raising questions about the responsibility of individuals in discerning and addressing falsehoods. This could lead to confusion about the value of truth if false messages are permitted.

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