Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:16
This verse indicates that people should not listen to false prophets who speak visions from their own hearts, not from the mouth of the Lord, contradicting Lamentations 2:14 which implies prophets did not expose iniquities to prevent captivity.
Jeremiah 23:16: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, [and] not out of the mouth of the LORD.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:10
It mentions prophets misleading people by saying 'Peace' when there is no peace, in contradiction to Lamentations 2:14, which suggests that prophets failed by not revealing sin.
Ezekiel 13:10: Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and [there was] no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered [morter]: [a wall: or, a slight wall]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:15
Warns about false prophets appearing as harmless, contrasting with Lamentations 2:14's implication that prophets gave false burdens and deceitful divinations without reproof.
Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 2:1
This verse speaks of false prophets bringing destructive heresies, contradicting Lamentations 2:14 which talks about prophets providing false visions without calling out sins.
2 Peter 2:1: But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Contradiction with Micah 3:5
Discusses prophets that mislead people while claiming guidance, contrasting Lamentations 2:14's focus on failing to expose sin and false visions.
Micah 3:5: Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.
Paradox #1
Lamentations 2:14 talks about prophets giving false and misleading visions, failing to correct the people's sins. A potential contradiction could be with other parts of the Bible where prophets are portrayed as delivering true messages from God. This could seem inconsistent with instances where prophecy is seen as reliable guidance. However, this tension can often be resolved by understanding the context and distinguishing between true and false prophets.
Paradox #2
Lamentations 2:14 could present a moral conflict by highlighting the issue of false leadership. The verse suggests that leaders or prophets gave misleading visions and failed to expose wrongdoings, potentially allowing people to continue in harmful behaviors. This raises moral questions about the responsibility of leaders to guide others truthfully and the consequences of neglecting this duty.