Contradiction with Matthew 5:37
This verse emphasizes letting your "Yes" be "Yes," and "No," "No," suggesting integrity and truthfulness, in contrast to the false swearing referenced in Jeremiah 5:2.
Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Contradiction with James 5:12
Advises against swearing oaths altogether, promoting honesty and simplicity in speech, contradicting the mention of false oaths in Jeremiah 5:2.
James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:7
Commands not to take the Lord’s name in vain, highlighting the seriousness of oaths compared to the false ones in Jeremiah 5:2.
Exodus 20:7: Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
Contradiction with Zechariah 8:17
Expresses God's dislike for false oaths, showing a contradiction to the people's actions in Jeremiah 5:2.
Zechariah 8:17: And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these [are things] that I hate, saith the LORD.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Jeremiah 5:2 might be seen in the behavior it describes: people might swear by the name of the Lord but not truly mean it. This could be seen as inconsistent because it involves saying one thing and believing another, which raises issues about honesty and integrity. It highlights the problem of using religious language insincerely.