Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 38:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 38:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 38:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christians, the prophet Jeremiah is talking to King Zedekiah and feels scared because he thinks the king might hurt him or not listen to his advice. Jeremiah wants to tell the truth, but he's worried about what will happen to him if he does.

Jeremiah 38:15: Then Jeremiah said unto Zedekiah, If I declare [it] unto thee, wilt thou not surely put me to death? and if I give thee counsel, wilt thou not hearken unto me?

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

While Jeremiah 38:15 shows Jeremiah's fear of being killed if he tells the truth, Psalm 23:4 expresses fearlessness even in the valley of the shadow of death, due to God's presence and comfort.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Jeremiah expresses fear of consequences for speaking truth, but Isaiah 41:10 reassures one not to fear, for God is with them.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25

Jeremiah is afraid of the people, whereas Proverbs emphasizes that whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe, contrasting reliance on God versus fear of man.

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 Matthew 10:28

Jeremiah fears mortal harm, but Matthew advises not to fear those who can only kill the body, suggesting a focus on spiritual rather than physical fear.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
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