Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 36:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 36:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 36:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Jeremiah, Baruch listened to what Jeremiah said and read God's messages aloud in God's house. This means Baruch helped to share God's words with other people, just like God wanted.

Jeremiah 36:8: And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of the LORD in the LORD'S house.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:12

This verse warns against the making of many books as wearisome, which contrasts with Jeremiah 36:8 where writing is pursued as an important endeavor.

Ecclesiastes 12:12: And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness of the flesh. [study: or, reading]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse advises letting your communication be simple, contradicting Jeremiah 36:8 where complex written communication is undertaken.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:13

Encourages publicly reading Scripture, which appears contradictory if interpreted as alternative to the solitary reading described in Jeremiah 36:8.

1 Timothy 4:13: Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Advises relying on God's understanding, contrasting with Jeremiah 36:8 where reliance on written words is demonstrated.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:22

Calls for action rather than merely listening, potentially conflicting with Jeremiah 36:8 where the focus is on passive listening through reading.

James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
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