Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 26:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 26:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 26:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, some wise old leaders stood up and talked to everyone who had gathered together. They wanted to share important words with the people.

Jeremiah 26:17: Then rose up certain of the elders of the land, and spake to all the assembly of the people, saying,

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:13

While Jeremiah 26:17 demonstrates respect for prophecy, Proverbs highlights the folly of answering before listening, suggesting a need for discernment.

Proverbs 18:13: He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him. [answereth...: Heb. returneth a word]

Contradiction with Mark 6:4

Jeremiah 26:17 shows respectful listening to prophets, but Mark highlights the lack of honor for prophets in their own region, indicating conflicting receptions of prophecy.

Mark 6:4: But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.

Contradiction with John 9:29

Jeremiah 26:17 respects prophets and God's word, whereas John depicts skepticism towards claims differing from established beliefs.

John 9:29: We know that God spake unto Moses: [as for] this [fellow], we know not from whence he is.

Contradiction with Acts 17:32

In contrast to open reception in Jeremiah 26:17, Acts shows mockery and disbelief in response to new teachings.

Acts 17:32: And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this [matter].

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:23

Jeremiah 26:17 shows respect for prophetic words; 1 Corinthians notes that the message of Christ was a stumbling block, not readily accepted, showing differing levels of acceptance.

1 Corinthians 1:23: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
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