Contradiction with Genesis 1:28
Contradiction as God commands Adam and Eve to "be fruitful, and multiply", whereas in Jeremiah 16:3, God declares a different fate for the children born in Judah.
Genesis 1:28: And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. [moveth: Heb. creepeth]
Contradiction with Psalm 127:3-5
Contradiction as this passage portrays children as a blessing and a reward from God, while Jeremiah 16:3 speaks of dire consequences for children born in that time and place.
Psalm 127:3-5: Lo, children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:14
Contradiction arises as the encouragement for young women to "marry, bear children" contrasts with Jeremiah 16:3, where the bearing of children is associated with coming calamity.
1 Timothy 5:14: I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. [to speak...: Gr. for their railing]
Contradiction with Genesis 9:7
Contradiction as God instructs Noah and his sons to "be fruitful and multiply," contrasting with the ominous tone of Jeremiah 16:3 for new births.
Genesis 9:7: And you, be ye fruitful, and multiply; bring forth abundantly in the earth, and multiply therein.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:1
Contradiction as this verse encourages singing and joy for the barren woman who will have more children, while Jeremiah 16:3 suggests woe for children born in a specific period.
Isaiah 54:1: Sing, O barren, thou [that] didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou [that] didst not travail with child: for more [are] the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 16:3 speaks about God's judgment, saying the children born in a particular land will face harsh outcomes. The moral conflict could arise because it may seem unfair that innocent children face consequences for situations beyond their control, leading to questions about justice and mercy.