Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 38:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 38:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 38:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Jeremiah, Ebedmelech was a kind helper who worked for the king and found out that Jeremiah was stuck in a deep, dark hole. He wanted to help Jeremiah because he cared and was brave enough to speak up.

Jeremiah 38:7: Now when Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs which was in the king's house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon; the king then sitting in the gate of Benjamin;

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the LORD with all your heart and not relying on your own understanding, whereas Jeremiah 38:7 involves Ebed-melech taking action based on his understanding of Jeremiah's predicament.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

This verse instructs to be subject to governing authorities, while in Jeremiah 38:7, Ebed-melech intervenes against the actions of the officials holding Jeremiah.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises turning the other cheek and not resisting an evil person, but in Jeremiah 38:7, Ebed-melech actively resists the officials by advocating for Jeremiah.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13-14

This verse instructs submission to authority for the Lord's sake, contrary to Ebed-melech's actions in Jeremiah 38:7 where he challenges the officials' decision.

1 Peter 2:13-14: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
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