Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Contradicts Jeremiah 40:14 as it advises to love and pray for enemies, while Jeremiah 40:14 involves a plot to kill Gedaliah.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Advises against taking vengeance, which contrasts with the plot in Jeremiah 40:14.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
States "Thou shalt not kill," contradicting the assassination intention in Jeremiah 40:14.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
Encourages kindness to enemies, in contrast to the intended violence in Jeremiah 40:14.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18
Advises against vengeance, which opposes the assassination plot in Jeremiah 40:14.
Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.