Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 40:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 40:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 40:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, Johanan wanted to secretly stop a bad man named Ishmael from hurting Gedaliah, so that all the people wouldn’t lose their leader and be in danger. Johanan believed that saving Gedaliah was important to keep everyone safe and together.

Jeremiah 40:15: Then Johanan the son of Kareah spake to Gedaliah in Mizpah secretly, saying, Let me go, I pray thee, and I will slay Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and no man shall know [it]: wherefore should he slay thee, that all the Jews which are gathered unto thee should be scattered, and the remnant in Judah perish?

Contradiction with Exodus 23:7

This verse advises avoiding shedding innocent blood, which contrasts with Jeremiah 40:15 where Ishmael's killing is proposed.

Exodus 23:7: Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love your enemies, contradicting the suggestion of killing Ishmael in Jeremiah 40:15.

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

This verse warns against taking vengeance, opposing the plan for assassination in Jeremiah 40:15.

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 Proverbs 25:21

This verse instructs to feed your enemy, contrary to plotting his death as in Jeremiah 40:15.

Proverbs 25:21: 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

This verse advises against revenge, conflicting with the murder plot against Ishmael in Jeremiah 40:15.

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.
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