Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
This verse states, "Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight," which contradicts Jeremiah 7:8's warning against trusting in lying words by emphasizing God's disdain for lies and delight in truth.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25
This verse instructs, "Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour," contradicting Jeremiah 7:8 by reinforcing the command to avoid lies and speak truth instead.
Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
This verse advises, "Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds," contradicting Jeremiah 7:8's acknowledgment of deceit by urging believers to reject falsehood entirely.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Contradiction with Revelation 21:8
This verse warns, "But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone," which contrasts with Jeremiah 7:8 by showing the ultimate consequence of lying.
Revelation 21:8: But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Contradiction with Zechariah 8:16
This verse commands, "These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates," contradicting Jeremiah 7:8 by emphasizing the importance of truthfulness.
Zechariah 8:16: These [are] the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: [execute...: Heb. judge truth, and the judgment of peace]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in that verse could be that it warns against false trust or deceptive behavior, but people might still rely on deceptive practices thinking they are justified. This highlights a discrepancy between understanding the importance of honesty and the tendency to rely on deception.