Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 25:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 25:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 25:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God sent messengers to remind people to listen and do the right things, but they didn't pay attention or listen to them. It's like when a parent tells their child to clean their room, but the child doesn't listen.

Jeremiah 25:4: And the LORD hath sent unto you all his servants the prophets, rising early and sending [them]; but ye have not hearkened, nor inclined your ear to hear.

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]:
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