Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 36:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 36:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 36:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, after a king burned a special scroll with important words from God, Jeremiah told his helper Baruch to write down all the words again on a new scroll. He even added more words from God to this new scroll so everyone would know what God wanted to say.

Jeremiah 36:32: Then took Jeremiah another roll, and gave it to Baruch the scribe, the son of Neriah; who wrote therein from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the book which Jehoiakim king of Judah had burned in the fire: and there were added besides unto them many like words. [like: Heb. as they]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:5

Contradicts the idea of changing or rewriting as it emphasizes predetermined plans by God, implying permanence rather than alteration.

Jeremiah 1:5: Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. [ordained: Heb. gave]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:8

States that Jesus Christ is the same forever, implying constancy that contradicts the rewriting or altering of a document as in Jeremiah 36:32.

Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:8

Asserts that the word of God stands forever, suggesting immutability contrasted with the rewriting that occurs in Jeremiah 36:32.

Isaiah 40:8: The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:18

Emphasizes that not the smallest letter will disappear until everything is accomplished, contrasting with the notion of rewriting or adding content as in Jeremiah 36:32.

Matthew 5:18: For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

Contradiction with Psalm 119:89

Declares God's word is settled in heaven, indicating firmness and constancy, opposing the concept of Jeremiah 36:32's rewriting.

Psalm 119:89: LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
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