Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 23:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 23:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 23:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God is saying that the people keep complaining and calling His message a "burden," even though He told them not to say that. So, God is upset because they are not listening to Him when He asks them to stop using that word.

Jeremiah 23:38: But since ye say, The burden of the LORD; therefore thus saith the LORD; Because ye say this word, The burden of the LORD, and I have sent unto you, saying, Ye shall not say, The burden of the LORD;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

While Jeremiah 23:38 emphasizes the seriousness of speaking falsely in God's name, Matthew 5:37 advises simplicity in speech, focusing on honesty without invoking God's name.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:7

Jeremiah 23:38 warns against the false prophecy in God's name, whereas Exodus 20:7 warns against taking God's name in vain, not specifically in prophetic acts.

Exodus 20:7: Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:20

Jeremiah 23:38 addresses those who falsely claim to speak God's words, while Deuteronomy 18:20 prescribes the death penalty for false prophets, highlighting different aspects of accountability.

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 Ezekiel 13:9

Jeremiah 23:38 deals with the misuse of "oracle" by prophets, whereas Ezekiel 13:9 discusses how false prophets will be excluded from the community, stressing a communal consequence.

Ezekiel 13:9: And mine hand shall be upon the prophets that see vanity, and that divine lies: they shall not be in the assembly of my people, neither shall they be written in the writing of the house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of Israel; and ye shall know that I [am] the Lord GOD. [assembly: or, secret, or, counsel]

Contradiction with James 5:12

Jeremiah 23:38 speaks against the misuse of God's name in prophecy, while James 5:12 advises not to swear by anything to ensure honesty, suggesting a broader caution in speech.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Jeremiah 23:38 could stem from issues of false prophecy versus true prophecy, where individuals might struggle with discerning truth from deception. This could lead to confusion about whom to trust and the nature of divine messages, presenting a challenge in maintaining faith in genuine guidance.

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