Contradiction with Proverbs 1:5
While Jeremiah 43:2 shows disobedience to divine message, Proverbs 1:5 emphasizes gaining wisdom and understanding by listening.
Proverbs 1:5: A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Contradiction with Matthew 7:24
Unlike Jeremiah 43:2's rejection, this verse praises those who hear and act on God's words as wise.
Matthew 7:24: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:17
Jeremiah 43:2 reflects defiance against authority, while Hebrews 13:17 urges obedience and submission to those who guide spiritually.
Hebrews 13:17: Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that [is] unprofitable for you. [have...: or, guide]
Contradiction with James 1:22
Contradicting Jeremiah 43:2's resistance, this verse advises believers to be doers of the word, not just hearers.
James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Contradiction with Romans 13:1
Jeremiah 43:2 conveys defiance, but Romans 13:1 calls for submission to governing authorities as they are ordained by God.
Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]
Contradiction with John 14:23
Where Jeremiah 43:2 shows rejection of God's words, this verse highlights that love for God is shown through keeping His word.
John 14:23: Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 43:2 involves a contradiction where Johanan and other leaders accuse Jeremiah of lying about God's message, despite his established role as a prophet. This reflects a historical conflict where people doubted prophetic authority.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction or conflict in Jeremiah 43:2 could be the tension between trusting in spiritual leadership and questioning authority. People in the verse challenge the advice of a prophet, which may lead to a conflict between obeying divine messages and exercising personal judgment or skepticism about those messages.