Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 26:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 26:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 26:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this shows that King Jehoiakim was very mean and hurt a man named Urijah because he didn't like what Urijah said. It also tells us that Urijah was buried in a regular place, just like everyone else.

Jeremiah 26:23: And they fetched forth Urijah out of Egypt, and brought him unto Jehoiakim the king; who slew him with the sword, and cast his dead body into the graves of the common people. [common...: Heb. sons of the people]

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:
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