Is Jeremiah 26:3 inconsistent with the idea of an all-knowing God? [Spirituality & Religion]

@GodSpeed63
If he does know then why suggest the conditional reaction on his part to a potential action by the people?

@Pikachu [quote]If he does know then why suggest the conditional reaction on his part to a potential action by the people?[/quote]

Giving the people a chance to repent just like He's today before the time is up.

@GodSpeed63

Does he know whether they will repent or not?

@Pikachu [quote]Does he know whether they will repent or not?[/quote]

He knows either way.

@GodSpeed63

So does he know whether they will repent or not before hand?

@Pikachu [quote]So does he know whether they will repent or not before hand?[/quote]

Sure He does.

@GodSpeed63

So then why is he saying [i]perhaps[/i] they will turn from their evil ways?
Perhaps indicates a lack of certainty toward an outcome.

@Pikachu [quote]So then why is he saying perhaps they will turn from their evil ways?[/quote]

He gave them free will and perhaps doesn't mean God is uncertain for He knows all.

@GodSpeed63

Free will means that they will choose whether or not to turn from their evil ways but free will does not explain the use of language by god that denotes uncertainty.

@Pikachu [quote]Free will means that they will choose whether or not to turn from their evil ways but free will does not explain the use of language by god that denotes uncertainty.[/quote]

God is certain of everything we do whether we turn to the left or to the right. Uncertainty doesn't enter into His thinking. If He decides to use the word, 'perhaps' who are we to tell Him that He can't?

@GodSpeed63

So you agree that it's a bit of a weird thing for an all knowing god to say.