Contradiction with Psalm 116:15
Contradicts by expressing that the death of saints is precious in the sight of the Lord, unlike the harsh depiction in Jeremiah 16:4.
Psalm 116:15: Precious in the sight of the LORD [is] the death of his saints.
Contradiction with John 11:25-26
Contradicts by promoting eternal life through belief in Jesus, offering hope beyond death rather than the grim outlook in Jeremiah 16:4.
John 11:25-26: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
Contradicts by suggesting there is a time to be born and a time to die, implying a natural order and acceptance of death unlike the dire punishment context of Jeremiah 16:4.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39
Contradicts by asserting that nothing can separate believers from the love of God, including death, which is in contrast to the forsaken state implied in Jeremiah 16:4.
Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Contradiction with Revelation 21:4
Contradicts by describing a future without death, mourning, or pain in contradiction to the suffering foretold in Jeremiah 16:4.
Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
Contradicts by encouraging believers not to grieve like those without hope, offering a resurrection promise unlike the despair in Jeremiah 16:4.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14: But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 16:4 could be seen as conflicting with the idea of a loving and compassionate God, as it describes severe punishments and suffering. Some might see this as inconsistent with passages emphasizing God's mercy and kindness.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 16:4 could be seen as conflicting with the idea of a just and merciful God because it speaks about harsh punishments irrespective of personal guilt. This might seem inconsistent with the teachings in other parts of the Bible that emphasize fairness, mercy, and personal responsibility for one's actions.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be seen in the harshness and severity of the punishment described, which some might find difficult to reconcile with the idea of a loving and merciful deity. People might question how such severe consequences can align with compassion and forgiveness.