Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Jeremiah 26:23 involves the execution of a prophet, contradicting the commandment "Thou shalt not kill."
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:37
Jeremiah 26:23 shows the city executing a prophet, whereas this verse shows the desire to protect and gather prophets.
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!
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17
Promises that no weapon formed against God's servants will prosper, yet in Jeremiah 26:23, a prophet is killed.
Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:10
This verse promises protection from harm, contradicting the fate of the prophet in Jeremiah 26:23.
Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21
States that the wicked shall not go unpunished, but in Jeremiah 26:23, those who killed the prophet are not immediately punished.
Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:20
Encourages belief in prophets for prospering, contradicted by the rejection and execution of a prophet in Jeremiah 26:23.
2 Chronicles 20:20: And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:19
Promises that enemies will not prevail against Jeremiah, but in 26:23, another prophet is overpowered and killed.
Jeremiah 1:19: And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I [am] with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.
Contradiction with Psalm 34:19
Assures that the righteous will be delivered from afflictions, yet Jeremiah 26:23 depicts a prophet being killed.
Psalm 34:19: Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:39-40
Suggests the faithful receive promises, but Jeremiah 26:23 portrays a prophet not protected despite faithfulness.
Hebrews 11:39-40: And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: