Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:16
Ezekiel condemns false prophets who declare peace, contradicting Jeremiah 28:8's reference to prophets who speak of war and doom.
Ezekiel 13:16: [To wit], the prophets of Israel which prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and which see visions of peace for her, and [there is] no peace, saith the Lord GOD.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3
This verse speaks of sudden destruction coming when people say "Peace and safety," contrasting with Jeremiah 28:8's implication of true prophecies of war and disaster.
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 14:13
This verse mentions prophets proclaiming peace, which contradicts the message of war and destruction in Jeremiah 28:8.
Jeremiah 14:13: 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]
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 28:8 could be seen as contradictory or inconsistent when considering the roles and messages of prophets. In this verse, prophets of old spoke of war, disaster, and pestilence against countries and kingdoms. This could conflict with other parts of the Bible where prophets or messengers bring messages of peace and hope. It raises questions about whether prophetic messages should be consistent and whether they serve to warn or comfort.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 28:8 talks about how prophets before Jeremiah spoke of war, disaster, and plague against many countries. A potential contradiction could be the nature and role of prophets in ancient Israelite society, as some prophets, like Isaiah, also delivered messages of hope and peace. This creates an inconsistency in the expectations of what true prophecy involves—whether it should predict doom or offer consolation.