Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 52:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 52:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 52:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, a new king named Evilmerodach was kind to Jehoiachin, an old king who had been in jail for a long time, and let him out. This story shows that even when things seem very bad, there can still be hope and good things can happen.

Jeremiah 52:31: And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth [day] of the month, [that] Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the [first] year of his reign lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of prison,

Contradiction with 2 Kings 25:27

This verse contradicts Jeremiah 52:31 in terms of the sequence of events following Jehoiachin's release and the specific details provided.

2 Kings 25:27: And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth [day] of the month, [that] Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;

Paradox #1

Jeremiah 52:31 has a historical inconsistency with 2 Kings 25:27. Both verses describe the release of King Jehoiachin from prison, but they differ in certain details. For example, they provide different names for the Babylonian king who released him. This inconsistency raises questions about which account is more accurate, thus creating a contradiction.

Paradox #2

The potential numerical inconsistency related to the verse "Jeremiah 52:31" often involves comparing the regnal years stated in different Bible passages. Jeremiah 52:31 mentions a specific year of a king's reign that might differ when compared with 2 Kings 25:27. This difference in the year can create confusion about the timeline of events.

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