Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 23:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 23:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 23:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, he feels very sad and upset because of the prophets who are not doing what God wants. It's like he's so overwhelmed with God's message that he feels dizzy and unsteady, as if he drank too much wine.

Jeremiah 23:9: Mine heart within me is broken because of the prophets; all my bones shake; I am like a drunken man, and like a man whom wine hath overcome, because of the LORD, and because of the words of his holiness.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:16

This verse states that all scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, whereas Jeremiah 23:9 speaks of a burden and trembling due to false prophets, suggesting scripture can also cause distress and confusion.

2 Timothy 3:16: All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:20-22

This verse indicates that false prophets will be put to death and their predictions will not come to pass, whereas Jeremiah 23:9 reflects the impact of the false prophets' influence, implying they continue to exist and cause emotional turmoil.

Deuteronomy 18:20-22: 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 2 Peter 1:21

This verse asserts that prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit, while Jeremiah 23:9 describes the prophet's heart breaking because of false prophets, highlighting a human struggle contrary to divine assurance.

2 Peter 1:21: For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost. [in old time: or, at any time]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:15

This verse warns to beware of false prophets, which aligns with Jeremiah 23:9's concern about false prophecies, but contradicts by urging vigilance rather than expressing personal turmoil and brokenness as Jeremiah does.

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