Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:13-14
While Jeremiah 28:2 claims God has broken Babylon's yoke, Jeremiah 14:13-14 has God denouncing prophets who speak lies in His name, suggesting that not all declarations from prophets are true.
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 13:6-7
Jeremiah 28:2 foretells deliverance from Babylon, but Ezekiel 13:6-7 criticizes prophets for false visions and lying divinations, emphasizing deception and contradicting premature freedom.
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 Jeremiah 5:31
In Jeremiah 28:2, a prophet confidently declares an end to Babylonian oppression, whereas Jeremiah 5:31 warns that prophets often speak falsely, misleading the people.
Jeremiah 5:31: The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love [to have it] so: and what will ye do in the end thereof? [bear...: or, take into their hands]
Contradiction with Lamentations 2:14
Although Jeremiah 28:2 gives hope, Lamentations 2:14 states that false visions and misleading prophecies contributed to Israel’s troubles, implying false assurances from some prophets.
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 Zechariah 13:3-4
While Jeremiah 28:2 assures liberation, Zechariah 13:3-4 prescribes punishment for false prophets, suggesting skepticism toward overly optimistic prophecies.
Zechariah 13:3-4: And it shall come to pass, [that] when any shall yet prophesy, then his father and his mother that begat him shall say unto him, Thou shalt not live; for thou speakest lies in the name of the LORD: and his father and his mother that begat him shall thrust him through when he prophesieth.