Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 27:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 27:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 27:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God told the priests and people not to listen to prophets who were saying that special things from God's house would soon come back from Babylon, because those prophets were not telling the truth.

Jeremiah 27:16: Also I spake to the priests and to all this people, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Hearken not to the words of your prophets that prophesy unto you, saying, Behold, the vessels of the LORD'S house shall now shortly be brought again from Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 28:2-3

These verses claim the Lord will break the yoke of Babylon and the vessels of the Lord’s house will be returned, contradicting Jeremiah 27:16's message that the vessels will not return soon.

Jeremiah 28:2-3: Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, I have broken the yoke of the king of Babylon.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:8-9

These verses warn against false prophets and diviners who speak deceptively, implying contradiction to Jeremiah 27:16's warning against similar false prophecies.

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 Jeremiah 14:13-14

These verses describe false prophets who proclaim peace and prosperity contrary to the true word of the Lord, paralleling a contradiction similar to Jeremiah 27:16's warning about false assurances.

Jeremiah 14:13-14: Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, the prophets say unto them, Ye shall not see the sword, neither shall ye have famine; but I will give you assured peace in this place. [assured...: Heb. peace of truth]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:10-11

These verses discuss prophets who deliver false messages of peace where there is none, contradicting with Jeremiah 27:16 which warns of false prophecies about the return of the vessels.

Ezekiel 13:10-11: Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and [there was] no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered [morter]: [a wall: or, a slight wall]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Jeremiah 27:16 could be that it warns against listening to prophets who say everything will be fine, which might conflict with messages of hope found elsewhere in the Bible. While other parts of the Bible encourage trust in prophetic messages of hope and deliverance, this verse cautions against them, creating a tension between having faith in positive outcomes and being wary of false promises.

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