Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
While Jeremiah 14:10 speaks of God's displeasure and intended punishment, Jeremiah 29:11 promises hope and a future, indicating God's plans for prosperity rather than harm.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11
Jeremiah 14:10 mentions God's punishment due to the people's actions, whereas Ezekiel 33:11 emphasizes God's desire that the wicked should turn from their ways and live, showing a willingness to forgive rather than focus on punishment.
Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
Jeremiah 14:10 depicts God's refusal to listen to their cries due to their wickedness, while 2 Chronicles 7:14 offers the contrary promise that if people humble themselves, pray, and repent, God will hear and heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-9
The psalm describes God as merciful and slow to anger, contrasting with Jeremiah 14:10 where God is expressing anger and not showing mercy towards the people's transgressions.
Psalm 103:8-9: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23
Jeremiah 14:10 speaks of God's judgment, yet Lamentations affirms that God's mercies are renewed every morning, highlighting a persistent chance of redemption and mercy contrary to immediate consequences.
Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
This verse encourages the wicked to forsake their ways and promises God's abundant pardon if they do, which contrasts with Jeremiah 14:10 where it indicates God's unyielding punishment due to their actions.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with Micah 7:18-19
These verses talk about God pardoning iniquity and delighting in mercy, which contrasts with God's decision to punish in Jeremiah 14:10 despite the people's sins.
Micah 7:18-19: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 14:10 could be seen as presenting a contradiction in its portrayal of God's reaction to the people's behavior. On one hand, it reflects God's disappointment and decision to punish the people for their wandering and sins. On the other hand, it seems to conflict with the idea of a merciful and forgiving God, as seen in other parts of the Bible. This may raise questions about the consistency of God's nature in terms of justice versus mercy.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 14:10 highlights that God is displeased with the people because they have wandered and not followed His ways. Some might find this in tension with biblical passages that talk about God's forgiveness and mercy. The perceived inconsistency might arise when comparing God's willingness to forgive with instances where He expresses judgment or displeasure. However, many interpretations reconcile this by suggesting that divine judgment and mercy work together, where judgment calls for repentance and mercy offers forgiveness when there is sincere change.
Paradox #3
Jeremiah 14:10 could present a contradiction or conflict in that it suggests God is punishing people for their actions, yet elsewhere in the Bible, God is described as forgiving and compassionate. This may seem inconsistent to some readers, as it raises questions about why God would choose to punish rather than forgive in this context.