Contradiction with Genesis 1:26
While Jeremiah 18:6 emphasizes God's shaping of human destiny, Genesis 1:26 highlights human dominion and agency over creation, suggesting more independence.
Genesis 1:26: And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
This verse underscores the notion of humans planning their course, contrasting with the idea that God shapes their paths in Jeremiah 18:6.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:19
It emphasizes the concept of free will and choice given to humans, which contrasts with God's molding control described in Jeremiah 18:6.
Deuteronomy 30:19: I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, [that] I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
Contradiction with Romans 9:21
While similar in imagery of God as a potter, it emphasizes God's sovereignty without mention of human repentance or change, unlike the conditional aspect in Jeremiah 18:6.
Romans 9:21: Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
Contradiction with Galatians 5:1
This verse speaks to the freedom in Christ, which contrasts with the molding concept in Jeremiah 18:6 where humans are more passively shaped by God.
Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Paradox #1
The potential theological conflict with the idea in Jeremiah 18:6 is that it suggests God can change His mind or plans based on human actions. This could seem contradictory to the belief in an unchanging and all-knowing God who has a definitive plan. Some might see this as conflicting with the idea that God's will is predetermined and not influenced by human behavior.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Jeremiah 18:6 could be the idea of humans having free will versus the notion of being shaped completely by a higher power without their input or control. This might conflict with the belief in personal responsibility and the ability to choose one's own path in life.