Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 38:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 38:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 38:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, King Zedekiah secretly called for Jeremiah and asked him to tell the truth about what God was saying, without hiding anything. The king wanted to hear God's message even though he was worried about what it might be.

Jeremiah 38:14: Then Zedekiah the king sent, and took Jeremiah the prophet unto him into the third entry that [is] in the house of the LORD: and the king said unto Jeremiah, I will ask thee a thing; hide nothing from me. [third: or, principal]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:15

This verse contrasts with Jeremiah 38:14 by emphasizing that a wise person listens to counsel, while Zedekiah in Jeremiah 38:14 seeks the prophet's counsel but does not heed it.

Proverbs 12:15: The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:20

Advises listening to counsel and accepting discipline to become wise, while Zedekiah asks for advice in Jeremiah 38:14 but is hesitant to follow it.

Proverbs 19:20: Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

Contradiction with James 1:5-6

Encourages asking for wisdom in faith, with no doubting, whereas Zedekiah asks Jeremiah out of fear and doubt, displaying uncertainty and lack of faith.

James 1:5-6: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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