Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 29:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 29:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 29:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, some people were upset because Jeremiah was telling them messages from God. They wondered why no one had stopped him from saying he was a special messenger from God.

Jeremiah 29:27: Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which maketh himself a prophet to you?

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

Advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, whereas Jeremiah 29:27 questions why someone has not been reproved for foolish behavior.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love towards enemies, while Jeremiah 29:27 implies reprimanding one who is viewed negatively.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

Urges to speak only what is helpful and edifying, in contrast to Jeremiah 29:27’s implication of reproval.

Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Instructs not to repay evil with evil, whereas Jeremiah 29:27 discusses the idea of reprimanding perceived wrongdoing.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
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