Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 26:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 26:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 26:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God told him to deliver an important message to the people. After he finished telling them everything God said, the leaders and people were very angry and said he should be punished with death.

Jeremiah 26:8: Now it came to pass, when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking all that the LORD had commanded [him] to speak unto all the people, that the priests and the prophets and all the people took him, saying, Thou shalt surely die.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jeremiah 26:8 describes an attempt to kill the prophet, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches believers to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them, presenting a contradiction in the response towards an adversary.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Jeremiah 26:8 involves the intent to kill, contradicting Exodus 20:13, which commands "Thou shalt not kill," urging against taking life.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Jeremiah 26:8 shows the people's intent to take revenge on Jeremiah, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against personal vengeance, instructing believers to leave room for God's wrath.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:11

Jeremiah 26:8 involves anger leading to violence, while Proverbs 19:11 depicts wisdom in being slow to anger and glory in overlooking transgressions.

Proverbs 19:11: The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression. [discretion: or, prudence]

Contradiction with John 13:34

Jeremiah 26:8 involves hostility towards a prophet's message, conflicting with John 13:34 which commands believers to love one another as Jesus loved.

John 13:34: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
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