Contradiction with Psalm 34:19
While Jeremiah 12:2 suggests that the wicked prosper, Psalm 34:19 indicates that the righteous face many afflictions but will ultimately be delivered, implying the opposite experience for the wicked.
Psalm 34:19: Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:21
Jeremiah 12:2 notes the prosperity of the wicked, whereas Proverbs 13:21 asserts that evil pursues sinners, suggesting misfortune rather than prosperity.
Proverbs 13:21: Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
Contradiction with Psalm 73:18-19
Jeremiah 12:2 acknowledges the thriving of the wicked, while this Psalm assures their ultimate destruction, portraying a temporary and misleading prosperity.
Psalm 73:18-19: Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:8
This verse states that the righteous are delivered from trouble, which contrasts with Jeremiah 12:2 as it implies that the wicked do not enjoy lasting triumph.
Proverbs 11:8: The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:12-13
Jeremiah 12:2 indicates that the wicked prosper, whereas Ecclesiastes 8:12-13 claims that, ultimately, it shall not be well with the wicked, suggesting a reversal of fortunes.
Ecclesiastes 8:12-13: Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his [days] be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:
Contradiction with Psalm 37:35-36
Jeremiah 12:2 speaks to the apparent success of the wicked, but Psalm 37:35-36 describes their sudden downfall and disappearance.
Psalm 37:35-36: I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. [a green...: or, a green tree that groweth in his own soil]
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 12:2 might be seen as having a theological inconsistency in how it seems to acknowledge that sometimes people who do wrong or are insincere can still thrive and appear to be blessed. This could conflict with other biblical teachings that suggest that righteousness leads to prosperity, while wickedness leads to downfall. This could create tension between the expectation of divine justice and the reality of observed experiences.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency in Jeremiah 12:2 might arise from the context in which it was written compared to the reality of its time. The verse discusses ideas of prosperity among people who don't necessarily follow divine guidance. Historically, this could seem inconsistent if one looks at the broader context of ancient societies where prosperity often required political or military alignment rather than strict moral or religious adherence. Essentially, the perceived prosperity of the wicked versus the suffering of the faithful might conflict with theological expectations.
Paradox #3
The moral conflict in this verse lies in the frustration felt when people who do wrong seem to succeed and live comfortably, while those who try to be good struggle. It raises questions about fairness and justice.