Contradiction with Psalm 121:7-8
These verses talk about God preserving and protecting His people, which seems contrary to the scattering and judgment mentioned in Jeremiah 13:24.
Psalm 121:7-8: The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse reassures that God will strengthen and help His people, which contrasts with the notion of abandoning or scattering them.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39
These passages state that nothing can separate believers from the love of God, which conflicts with the idea of being scattered as mentioned in Jeremiah 13:24.
Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Contradiction with John 10:28-29
Jesus promises that His followers will never be plucked out of His hand, implying security and protection, unlike the scattering referred to in Jeremiah 13:24.
John 10:28-29: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.
Paradox #1
The contradiction could arise from the interpretation that God is punishing people by scattering them like chaff, which might seem harsh or unforgiving. This could conflict with the idea of a compassionate and merciful God. Some might struggle to reconcile the concept of divine justice with the notion of forgiveness and love.