Contradiction with Jeremiah 5:21
While Jeremiah 36:16 shows the fear of God's word, Jeremiah 5:21 portrays people as foolish and lacking understanding, highlighting ignorance to divine messages.
Jeremiah 5:21: Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not: [understanding: Heb. heart]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 22:11
Jeremiah 36:16 describes a fearful recognition of divine prophecy, while 2 Kings 22:11 presents King Josiah tearing his clothes upon hearing the words of the law, indicating a more dramatic and repentant reaction.
2 Kings 22:11: And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 2:5
Jeremiah 36:16 depicts a reverent reaction to God's word, whereas Ezekiel 2:5 suggests that people may be rebellious and indifferent regardless of hearing a prophet.
Ezekiel 2:5: And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they [are] a rebellious house,) yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them.
Contradiction with John 9:40
In contrast to the fearful recognition in Jeremiah 36:16, John 9:40 illustrates the Pharisees questioning their own spiritual blindness, suggesting skepticism rather than fear.
John 9:40: And [some] of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?
Contradiction with Acts 17:32
Jeremiah 36:16 shows fear at the hearing of God's word, while Acts 17:32 describes mockery from some in the audience upon hearing Paul's message about the resurrection.
Acts 17:32: And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this [matter].
Contradiction with Zechariah 7:11
Where Jeremiah 36:16 displays fear and attention to God's word, Zechariah 7:11 shows a people turning a stubborn shoulder and refusing to listen, contradicting the receptiveness in Jeremiah.
Zechariah 7:11: But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear. [pulled...: Heb. they gave a backsliding shoulder] [stopped: Heb. made heavy]