Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 38:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 38:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 38:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, he told the important men exactly what the king had told him to say, so they stopped asking him questions because they didn't find out anything new. This means Jeremiah did what the king wanted, and the men didn't learn anything they weren't supposed to know.

Jeremiah 38:27: Then came all the princes unto Jeremiah, and asked him: and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived. [they...: Heb. they were silent from him]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

Jeremiah 38:27 involves a deceptive answer to protect Jeremiah, whereas Exodus 20:16 stresses the importance of not bearing false witness.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Jeremiah 38:27 describes a situation involving deception, but Proverbs 12:22 states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Jeremiah 38:27 involves a situation where deception was used, whereas Colossians 3:9 instructs not to lie to one another.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

In Jeremiah 38:27, Jeremiah's response includes deception for his safety, while Ephesians 4:25 urges believers to put away falsehood and speak truth.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

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