Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of plans for peace and a hopeful future, contrasting with the destruction and captivity foretold in Jeremiah 38:3.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:6
Jeremiah 33:6 promises health and peace, contradicting the impending doom and capture depicted in Jeremiah 38:3.
Jeremiah 33:6: Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:29
Psalm 37:29 speaks of the righteous inheriting the land, differing from the prediction of land loss in Jeremiah 38:3.
Psalm 37:29: The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Isaiah 41:10 offers reassurance and fearlessness, unlike the fear and despair associated with the message in Jeremiah 38:3.
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 Ezekiel 36:33-36
Ezekiel 36:33-36 promises restoration and renewal, opposing the destruction and exile mentioned in Jeremiah 38:3.
Ezekiel 36:33-36: Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day that I shall have cleansed you from all your iniquities I will also cause [you] to dwell in the cities, and the wastes shall be builded.
Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:17
Zephaniah 3:17 describes a God who rejoices over His people with joy, contrasting with the grim prophecy in Jeremiah 38:3.
Zephaniah 3:17: The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. [rest: Heb. be silent]