Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 27:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 27:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 27:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, if people truly speak for God, they should pray to Him and ask that the special items remaining in God's house and the king's house are not taken away to a faraway place called Babylon. This means that real prophets should ask God to protect and keep safe what is precious.

Jeremiah 27:18: But if they [be] prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and [in] the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:22

While Jeremiah 27:18 implies that a true prophet's words should lead to intercession, Deuteronomy 18:22 states that if a prophet's prediction does not come to pass, the prophet is false, focusing on the accuracy rather than intercession.

Deuteronomy 18:22: When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that [is] the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, [but] the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:14

Jeremiah 27:18 suggests prophets should encourage intercession, yet Jeremiah 14:14 states that some prophets prophesy lies not sent by God, introducing doubt about their validity and focus.

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

Jeremiah 27:18 emphasizes true prophets leading people to intercession, contrasting with Ezekiel 13:6, which describes false prophets who see lies and are deceived, suggesting prophets may not always promote the correct actions.

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 Lamentations 2:14

Jeremiah 27:18 calls for proof of true prophecy through intercession, while Lamentations 2:14 warns that false prophets do not expose sins, shifting focus away from intercession.

Lamentations 2:14: Thy prophets have seen vain and foolish things for thee: and they have not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy captivity; but have seen for thee false burdens and causes of banishment.

Contradiction with Micah 3:11

Jeremiah 27:18 underlines true prophetic guidance through prayer, whereas Micah 3:11 criticizes prophets who judge for reward, contradicting the selfless intercession motive in Jeremiah.

Micah 3:11: The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the LORD, and say, [Is] not the LORD among us? none evil can come upon us. [and say: Heb. saying]
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