Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 41:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 41:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 41:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, Ishmael tricked some people by pretending to be sad and crying as he went to meet them. He invited them to see Gedaliah, but he had bad plans in mind.

Jeremiah 41:6: And Ishmael the son of Nethaniah went forth from Mizpah to meet them, weeping all along as he went: and it came to pass, as he met them, he said unto them, Come to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam. [weeping...: Heb. in going and weeping]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Explains that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, contrasting with any deceitful behavior seen in Jeremiah 41:6.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

Commands not to bear false witness, which contradicts potential deceptive actions in Jeremiah 41:6.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Instructs to let your communication be straightforward, a direct contradiction if deceit is implied in Jeremiah 41:6.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Advises against lying to one another, clashing with any notion of deceit in Jeremiah 41:6.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:11

Clearly tells not to lie or deceive, which would contradict a deceitful interpretation of Jeremiah 41:6.

Leviticus 19:11: Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

Encourages to speak truth with your neighbor, opposing deceptive actions inferred in Jeremiah 41:6.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
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