Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 38:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 38:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 38:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, some important leaders heard what he told everyone. Jeremiah was speaking God's messages to the people, and these leaders were listening.

Jeremiah 38:1: Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:19

Jeremiah was promised divine protection and deliverance against adversaries, contradicting the actions taken against him in Jeremiah 38:1 by powerful officials.

Jeremiah 1:19: And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I [am] with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to love enemies and bless those who curse you, which opposes the hostile actions of the officials against Jeremiah.

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 Acts 5:29

"We ought to obey God rather than men" contradicts the officials' decision to punish Jeremiah for delivering God's message.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25

Suggests that fearing people leads to a snare, while Jeremiah 38:1 describes officials acting out of fear of Jeremiah's influence.

Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Promises that no weapon formed against God's servants will prosper, which opposes the captivity scheme plotted against Jeremiah.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
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