Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 38:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 38:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 38:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, King Zedekiah told Jeremiah to keep their conversation a secret so no one would hurt him. Zedekiah was worried about what others might do if they found out what they talked about.

Jeremiah 38:24: Then said Zedekiah unto Jeremiah, Let no man know of these words, and thou shalt not die.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:13

This verse emphasizes the folly of answering a matter before hearing it, which contradicts Zedekiah's implicit agreement in Jeremiah 38:24 to prevent full disclosure.

Proverbs 18:13: He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him. [answereth...: Heb. returneth a word]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse advises letting your communication be straightforward and truthful, contrasting with Zedekiah advising Jeremiah to conceal the truth.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25

This verse highlights the problem of fearing man, which contradicts Zedekiah’s behavior of protecting his own safety over truth.

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]
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