Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:9
Jeremiah 28:7 implies a prophecy that should be heard, while Jeremiah 29:9 criticizes false prophets who speak lies in God's name, suggesting not all words spoken should be heeded.
Jeremiah 29:9: For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD. [falsely: Heb. in a lie]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:20-22
While Jeremiah 28:7 emphasizes the importance of listening to spoken words, Deuteronomy 18:20-22 contradicts the trust in every proclaimed prophecy by warning that false prophets will speak presumptuously and not all prophecies come true.
Deuteronomy 18:20-22: But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:6
Jeremiah 28:7 focuses on speaking words that are meant to be heard, but Ezekiel 13:6 criticizes false prophets for claiming to speak on God's behalf without having seen a true vision, highlighting that not every word spoken as prophecy is legitimate.
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 30:10
Jeremiah 28:7 advocates listening to a message, while Isaiah 30:10 describes people asking prophets to speak pleasant things rather than truth, suggesting a contradiction in human receptiveness to genuine prophecy.
Isaiah 30:10: Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
Contradiction with Matthew 7:15
While Jeremiah 28:7 asserts the need to listen, Matthew 7:15 warns against false prophets who come in sheep’s clothing, indicating a need for discernment rather than merely listening.
Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.