Contradiction with Genesis 18:32
This verse shows God willing to spare a city if ten righteous are found, while Jeremiah 15:1 shows God refusing to spare despite intercession by Moses and Samuel.
Genesis 18:32: And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: Peradventure ten shall be found there. And he said, I will not destroy [it] for ten's sake.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
Here, God expresses no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contrasting with Jeremiah 15:1 where destruction is determined despite potential intercession.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
God spares Nineveh after they repent, yet in Jeremiah 15:1, He is adamant about not sparing despite any intercessions.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
God promises to forgive and heal if people humble themselves, opposite to His refusal to listen to intercession in Jeremiah 15:1.
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 Isaiah 1:18
God invites discussions to reason and forgive sins, in contrast with the non-negotiable stance in Jeremiah 15:1.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 15:1 could present a doctrinal inconsistency when compared to the idea that God is always merciful and willing to forgive if people repent. In this verse, God expresses a refusal to change His mind or be persuaded even by the greatest intercessors from the past. This could conflict with passages that emphasize God's readiness to forgive and show mercy to those who seek it with a sincere heart.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 15:1 could be seen as inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that emphasize God's willingness to forgive if people repent. While this verse suggests a strong stance of refusal to change His mind, other scriptures highlight God's mercy and readiness to forgive those who turn back to Him. This might seem contradictory in terms of God's character across different passages.
Paradox #3
Jeremiah 15:1 might raise questions about fairness and compassion. The verse suggests that even if two very righteous figures were to plead on behalf of the people, God would not listen due to the people's sins. This can seem harsh and inconsistent with the idea of a forgiving and merciful God, creating a conflict between justice and mercy.