Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Contradicts Jeremiah 14:18 by offering a message of hope and peace, whereas Jeremiah 14:18 describes devastation and suffering.
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 Psalm 34:17
Promises the righteous will cry out, and God will deliver them, contrary to the absence of deliverance in Jeremiah 14:18.
Psalm 34:17: [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Offers assurance of God’s presence and strength, unlike the despair depicted in Jeremiah 14:18.
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 8:28
States that all things work for good for those who love God, conflicting with the widespread calamity in Jeremiah 14:18.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with John 16:33
Highlights Jesus’ victory over the world and peace in him, opposing the scene of defeat and mourning in Jeremiah 14:18.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 14:18 may present a contradiction or inconsistency when considering the broader historical and cultural context of the period it describes. The verse speaks to widespread suffering and death due to famine and sword, with prophets and priests affected as well. One potential inconsistency is with other accounts of the same period that may depict different conditions or outcomes for religious leaders, or differing reasons for the suffering described. Additionally, archaeological and historical records from that time might not always align perfectly with the descriptions given in the text, leading to questions about the exact nature of events and their portrayal in the Bible.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in Jeremiah 14:18 could be the tension between divine justice and mercy. The verse might highlight widespread suffering or punishment, raising questions about why a just and loving God allows such despair. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of a compassionate deity, leading to conflict in understanding God's nature.