Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 1:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 1:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 1:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, God began speaking to Jeremiah when Josiah was king. This was when Josiah had been king for thirteen years.

Jeremiah 1:2: To whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign.

Contradiction with Amos 7:14-15

Amos claims he was not a prophet nor the son of a prophet until God called him, which contrasts with Jeremiah who was called from a young age.

Amos 7:14-15: Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I [was] no prophet, neither [was] I a prophet's son; but I [was] an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit: [sycomore...: or, wild figs]

Contradiction with Hebrews 1:1-2

These verses speak of God now speaking through His Son, whereas Jeremiah 1:2 refers to God communicating His word directly to a prophet.

Hebrews 1:1-2: God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

Contradiction with Exodus 4:10-13

Moses initially argues with God, expressing his lack of eloquence for speaking, unlike Jeremiah who does not dispute his calling in Jeremiah 1:2.

Exodus 4:10-13: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]

Contradiction with Jonah 1:1-3

Jonah actively tries to flee from God's calling, which contradicts Jeremiah’s acceptance of his prophetic role from the onset.

Jonah 1:1-3: Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, [Jonah: Gr. Jonas]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 3:7

Samuel did not yet know the Lord or have His word revealed to him when he was called, unlike the direct and immediate communication experienced by Jeremiah.

1 Samuel 3:7: Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him. [Now...: or, Thus did Samuel before he knew the LORD, and before the word of the LORD was revealed unto him]
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