Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 36:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 36:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 36:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, this verse shows how important people in the king’s house, like the scribes and princes, were gathered together, which means something important was happening. It's like a big meeting where everyone needs to hear important news or make a big decision.

Jeremiah 36:12: Then he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and, lo, all the princes sat there, [even] Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25

Jeremiah 36:12 describes officials being informed and likely fearful of the prophet's message, whereas Proverbs 29:25 asserts that fear of man brings a snare, suggesting reliance on God rather than fear.

Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]

Contradiction with Psalm 118:8

In Jeremiah 36:12, reliance is on the king's officials to hear the prophetic words, while Psalm 118:8 emphasizes trusting in the LORD more than in men.

Psalm 118:8: [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

Jeremiah 36:12 involves conveying the message to the princes, possibly seeking their approval, which contrasts with Galatians 1:10 that questions seeking approval from men or God.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Contradiction with Job 5:12

Jeremiah 36:12 depicts organized response and action upon hearing, whereas Job 5:12 speaks to God thwarting the plans of the crafty.

Job 5:12: He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform [their] enterprise. [their enterprise: or, any thing]
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