Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 35:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 35:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 35:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, the sons of Jonadab listened to their father's rule not to drink wine and obeyed him, but God is sad because the people didn't listen to Him even when He kept telling them what to do.

Jeremiah 35:14: The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons not to drink wine, are performed; for unto this day they drink none, but obey their father's commandment: notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye hearkened not unto me.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

While Jeremiah 35:14 emphasizes obedience to a father's command in a specific situation, Exodus 20:12 generalizes honoring one's parents without mentioning adherence to specific commands.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Luke 14:26

Jeremiah 35:14 commends obedience to a forefather's command, while Luke 14:26 speaks of prioritizing commitment to Jesus over familial loyalty.

Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:37

Contradicts Jeremiah 35:14 by prioritizing love for Christ over familial obedience or reverence depicted in Jeremiah.

Matthew 10:37: He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:9

Jeremiah 35:14 mentions obedience to the command of an earthly father, while Matthew 23:9 tells followers to call no man 'father' on earth, emphasizing spiritual rather than earthly paternity.

Matthew 23:9: And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
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