Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 28:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 28:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 28:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, Hananiah told everyone that God would free them from the rule of a strong king named Nebuchadnezzar in just two years. After Hananiah said this, Jeremiah simply walked away.

Jeremiah 28:11: And Hananiah spake in the presence of all the people, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Even so will I break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon from the neck of all nations within the space of two full years. And the prophet Jeremiah went his way.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 28:9

Whereas Hananiah prophesies peace in Jeremiah 28:11, Jeremiah 28:9 states that only the prophecy which comes to pass will be confirmed as from the Lord.

Jeremiah 28:9: The prophet which prophesieth of peace, when the word of the prophet shall come to pass, [then] shall the prophet be known, that the LORD hath truly sent him.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:10

Jeremiah 28:11 predicts peace, but Ezekiel 13:10 criticizes prophets who falsely predict peace when there is none.

Ezekiel 13:10: 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]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:13-14

Jeremiah prophesies peace through Hananiah, while Jeremiah 14:13-14 refutes false prophets who claim there will be peace when the Lord has not spoken that.

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 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Jeremiah 28:11 suggests safety and peace, but 1 Thessalonians 5:3 warns that sudden destruction will come when people say 'Peace and safety.'

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:16-17

In contrast to Hananiah's assurance of peace in Jeremiah 28:11, Jeremiah 23:16-17 warns against prophets who speak visions of their own minds promising peace.

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.
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