Contradiction with Jeremiah 2:8
This verse contrasts Jeremiah 3:15 as it describes priests and prophets who do not know God, while Jeremiah 3:15 promises pastors who will feed with knowledge and understanding.
Jeremiah 2:8: The priests said not, Where [is] the LORD? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after [things that] do not profit.
Contradiction with Hosea 4:6
It states that people are destroyed for lack of knowledge, implying the absence of the knowledgeable shepherds promised in Jeremiah 3:15.
Hosea 4:6: My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. [destroyed: Heb. cut off]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:2-3
This verse criticizes shepherds for feeding themselves and not the flock, contrasting with the promise of good shepherds in Jeremiah 3:15.
Ezekiel 34:2-3: Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe [be] to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?
Contradiction with Zechariah 11:15-17
It describes foolish shepherds who do not care for the flock, opposing the caring leaders mentioned in Jeremiah 3:15.
Zechariah 11:15-17: And the LORD said unto me, Take unto thee yet the instruments of a foolish shepherd.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:15
Warns of false prophets who deceive, contrary to the promise of trustworthy shepherds in Jeremiah 3:15.
Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Contradiction with John 10:12-13
Describes hirelings who abandon the sheep, juxtaposing the committed pastors promised in Jeremiah 3:15.
John 10:12-13: But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.