Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:14
This verse mentions that prophets prophesy lies in God’s name, similar to Jeremiah 27:15, but it emphasizes that God did not send them or command them, hence showing consistency rather than direct contradiction.
Jeremiah 14:14: Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:6
It speaks of prophets seeing false visions and God not sending them, which aligns with Jeremiah 27:15 rather than contradicting it.
Ezekiel 13:6: 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 Isaiah 44:25
This verse talks about God frustrating liars and making diviners mad, which doesn't directly contradict Jeremiah 27:15, but rather it supports the action against false prophets.
Isaiah 44:25: That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise [men] backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;
Paradox #1
The verse suggests that false prophets are claiming to speak for God when they actually aren't. This can create confusion because other parts of the Bible might advise listening to prophets as God's messengers. The challenge is distinguishing between true and false prophets, which could seem contradictory when both claim divine authority.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 27:15 could be seen as contradictory or inconsistent with messages in other parts of the Bible that emphasize certain prophets as true messengers of God. In this verse, God warns against listening to false prophets who claim to speak in His name but are actually not sent by Him. This might conflict with passages where prophets genuinely convey God’s words, raising the question of how to discern true prophets from false ones. However, the Bible often addresses this issue by emphasizing the need for wisdom and discernment.