Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 23:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 23:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 23:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Jeremiah, this verse means that people should ask prophets what God has told them. It shows that listening to God's messages is important.

Jeremiah 23:37: Thus shalt thou say to the prophet, What hath the LORD answered thee? and, What hath the LORD spoken?

Contradiction with Proverbs 30:6

While Jeremiah 23:37 emphasizes reporting God's messages accurately, Proverbs 30:6 warns against adding to God's words, highlighting the importance of accuracy without contradiction.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Jeremiah 23:37 insists on speaking God's true words, yet 1 Corinthians 14:33 teaches God is not a God of confusion, which may imply differing interpretations if messages seem unclear.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Galatians 1:8

The emphasis in Jeremiah 23:37 is on conveying God’s word faithfully, yet Galatians 1:8 warns against preaching any gospel contrary to what was received, underscoring the conflict between true messages and potential misrepresentation.

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.

Contradiction with James 3:1

Jeremiah 23:37 deals with accurately relaying God's words, whereas James 3:1 stresses the heavy responsibility and greater judgment on those who teach, possibly contradicting the simplicity of merely relaying the message.

James 3:1: My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. [condemnation: or, judgment]
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