Contradiction with Ezekiel 3:17
This verse emphasizes that God appoints prophets to warn the people, aligning with Jeremiah 25:4 rather than contradicting it but could be seen as differing when considering divine communication effectiveness.
Ezekiel 3:17: Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 6:9-10
These verses suggest that the people will hear but not understand, creating a perceived contradiction with Jeremiah 25:4, as it implies the futility of continuous prophetic warnings.
Isaiah 6:9-10: And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. [indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc]
Contradiction with Matthew 13:13
Jesus explains that people see and hear yet do not understand, contrasting with Jeremiah 25:4's assumption that hearing leads to understanding.
Matthew 13:13: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:23
This verse speaks of God putting a lying spirit in the mouths of prophets, which contradicts the notion in Jeremiah 25:4 of God persistently sending true prophets.
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 Amos 8:11-12
Predicts a famine of hearing the words of the Lord, opposing the idea in Jeremiah 25:4 of continual prophetic messages.
Amos 8:11-12: Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:
Contradiction with 2 Kings 21:10-12
Describes how despite repeated warnings, the people continue to disobey, seeming to contradict the implied responsiveness in Jeremiah 25:4.
2 Kings 21:10-12: And the LORD spake by his servants the prophets, saying,
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:25-26
States that God sent prophets but the people did not listen, reinforcing the persistence mentioned in Jeremiah 25:4 but highlighting ineffective outcomes, indicating futility.
Jeremiah 7:25-26: Since the day that your fathers came forth out of the land of Egypt unto this day I have even sent unto you all my servants the prophets, daily rising up early and sending [them]: