Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 37:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 37:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 37:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, he was telling the truth and said he wasn't going to join the Chaldeans, but the guard named Irijah didn't believe him. So, Irijah took Jeremiah to the leaders anyway.

Jeremiah 37:14: Then said Jeremiah, [It is] false; I fall not away to the Chaldeans. But he hearkened not to him: so Irijah took Jeremiah, and brought him to the princes. [false: Heb. falsehood, or, a lie]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:17

This verse highlights that speaking truth shows righteousness, contrasting Jeremiah 37:14 where Jeremiah's truthfulness is doubted.

Proverbs 12:17: [He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

Contradiction with John 8:32

This verse states that truth shall make you free, contradicting Jeremiah 37:14 where Jeremiah is falsely accused and imprisoned despite his innocence.

John 8:32: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This commandment forbids bearing false witness, which is the accusation against Jeremiah in Jeremiah 37:14.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:11

This verse talks about being falsely accused for righteousness's sake, contrasting the false accusation against Jeremiah.

Matthew 5:11: Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [falsely: Gr. lying]

Contradiction with Psalm 55:21

It depicts deceit, which contradicts the honest position of Jeremiah in Jeremiah 37:14.

Psalm 55:21: [The words] of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war [was] in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet [were] they drawn swords.

Contradiction with Romans 8:33

This verse questions who can lay charge against God's elect, contradicting the wrongful accusation against God's prophet in Jeremiah 37:14.

Romans 8:33: Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? [It is] God that justifieth.
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