Contradiction with Matthew 6:5
Jeremiah 42:2 shows humility and genuine seeking of God’s guidance, whereas Matthew 6:5 critiques those who pray with hypocrisy to be seen by others.
Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Contradiction with James 1:6-8
Jeremiah 42:2 involves a plea for divine direction with potential doubt, while James 1:6-8 emphasizes the need for unwavering faith when asking God for wisdom.
James 1:6-8: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13
Jeremiah 42:2 presents people seeking God with sincerity, but Isaiah 29:13 condemns worshipers whose devotion is insincere and merely based on human traditions.
Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:
Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:31
Jeremiah 42:2 depicts the people seeking God with earnestness, while Ezekiel 33:31 points out those who attend to God’s words but do not act on them, revealing duplicity.
Ezekiel 33:31: And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee [as] my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, [but] their heart goeth after their covetousness. [as the...: Heb. according to the coming of the people] [they sit...: or, my people sit before thee] [they shew...: Heb. they make loves, or, jests]
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23
Jeremiah 42:2 involves an authentic plea, contrasted by Amos 5:21-23, where God expresses disdain for insincere religious gatherings and offerings.
Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
Contradiction with Matthew 15:8
Jeremiah 42:2 reflects sincere seeking of God, whereas Matthew 15:8 indicates people who honor God with their lips but have hearts far from Him.
Matthew 15:8: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.