Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34
This verse contradicts Jeremiah 16:13 as it promises forgiveness and that people will know the LORD, contrasting with the earlier prediction of following other gods in a foreign land.
Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:24-28
This passage describes how God will gather Israel from the nations and establish them in their own land, giving them a new heart and spirit, opposing the scattering and exile mentioned in Jeremiah 16:13.
Ezekiel 36:24-28: For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Jeremiah 16:13 could arise because it describes God's punishment and abandonment of the Israelites due to their disobedience. Some people might see this as conflicting with the idea of God being eternally merciful and forgiving. This tension between divine justice and mercy might create confusion for some readers about God's nature.
Paradox #2
The verse suggests that God will cast the people out of their own land to serve other gods. Historically, this contrasts with earlier parts of the Bible where the Israelites are repeatedly instructed to worship only God, and serving other gods is portrayed as a serious sin. This presents a contradiction, as the forced worship of other gods seems to conflict with the command to worship only the one true God.
Paradox #3
Jeremiah 16:13 could be seen as contradictory because it mentions punishment and exile for behaviors that were seemingly part of cultural or environmental influences beyond individual control. This may conflict with modern ideas of fairness or justice that take into account external influences on behavior.