Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 26:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 26:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 26:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, the leaders and all the people told the priests and prophets that Jeremiah should not be punished because he was delivering a message from God. They recognized that he was speaking what God wanted them to hear.

Jeremiah 26:16: Then said the princes and all the people unto the priests and to the prophets; This man [is] not worthy to die: for he hath spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:20

This verse states that a prophet who speaks presumptuously in God's name must die, contradicting Jeremiah 26:16 where officials decide Jeremiah doesn't deserve death for his prophecy.

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 Jeremiah 18:20

Jeremiah himself laments that despite doing good and speaking truth, his life is threatened, conflicting with Jeremiah 26:16 where he is declared not worthy of death.

Jeremiah 18:20: Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee to speak good for them, [and] to turn away thy wrath from them.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:9

This verse implies false prophets will not be part of God's people, contrasting with Jeremiah 26:16 where Jeremiah is not punished despite accusations.

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 Acts 7:52

It mentions how prophets were persecuted or killed, in contrast to Jeremiah 26:16 where Jeremiah is spared.

Acts 7:52: Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:

Contradiction with Matthew 23:37

Speaks of Jerusalem killing prophets, opposing Jeremiah 26:16 where Jeremiah, a prophet in Jerusalem, is saved.

Matthew 23:37: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, [thou] that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under [her] wings, and ye would not!
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