Contradiction with Proverbs 28:13
Jeremiah 14:7 acknowledges sin but turns to God for forgiveness, while Proverbs 28:13 suggests that acknowledging sin and confessing leads to mercy, implying a clear path to forgiveness rather than acknowledging faith as justification.
Proverbs 28:13: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
Jeremiah 14:7 expresses hope in God's name despite wrongdoing, whereas Matthew 7:21 emphasizes doing the will of God as essential for entering the kingdom, suggesting actions over mere acknowledgment.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with James 2:17
Jeremiah 14:7 relies on faith and hope in God's reputation despite our wrongs, while James 2:17 states that faith without works is dead, suggesting faith alone is insufficient without action.
James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this context could be that the verse reflects an acknowledgment of wrongdoing by the people and an appeal for God's help despite their faults. The potential inconsistency might arise from the idea of relying on divine mercy while being aware of persistent misdeeds, raising questions about accountability and the expectation of forgiveness.