Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:8-9
These verses advise not to listen to false prophets or diviners who promise peace, contradicting Jeremiah 27:14, which warns against listening to those who speak against serving Babylon’s king.
Jeremiah 29:8-9: For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that [be] in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:13-14
Micaiah insists on only speaking what the Lord says, while Jeremiah 27:14 warns against listening to prophets who advise against serving the king of Babylon, implying contradictory guidance.
1 Kings 22:13-14: And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah spake unto him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets [declare] good unto the king with one mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak [that which is] good.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:6-7
This passage condemns false prophets who claim to speak for the Lord, which is in contradiction with Jeremiah 27:14 as it warns against listening to those who discourage serving Babylon.
Ezekiel 13:6-7: They have seen vanity and lying divination, saying, The LORD saith: and the LORD hath not sent them: and they have made [others] to hope that they would confirm the word.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:20-22
This passage outlines the means to test a prophet, suggesting trust if prophecies come true, whereas Jeremiah 27:14 advises not to heed the prophets encouraging rebellion against serving Babylon, regardless of their claims.
Deuteronomy 18:20-22: 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 23:16-17
This advises against listening to false prophets who fill people with false hopes, as opposed to Jeremiah 27:14, which specifically advises against those prophets opposing submission to Babylon.
Jeremiah 23:16-17: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, [and] not out of the mouth of the LORD.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could be that the advice given in this verse may go against the natural human desire for freedom and resistance against oppression. Some people might see obeying messages like this as conflicting with the idea of standing up for one's freedom or rights.