Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This verse states that God does not change His mind, which contradicts the implication in Jeremiah 18:8 that God might change His decision based on a nation's actions.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with Malachi 3:6
This verse emphasizes God's unchanging nature, contradicting the notion that He would alter His declared judgment based on repentance.
Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 24:14
This verse asserts that God will not relent or change His mind, contrasting with the conditional nature of God's actions in Jeremiah 18:8.
Ezekiel 24:14: I the LORD have spoken [it]: it shall come to pass, and I will do [it]; I will not go back, neither will I spare, neither will I repent; according to thy ways, and according to thy doings, shall they judge thee, saith the Lord GOD.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29
It states that the strength of Israel will not lie or change His mind, contradicting the possibility of relenting mentioned in Jeremiah 18:8.
1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]
Contradiction with James 1:17
God is described as having no variability or shadow of turning, contradicting the conditional change of action described in Jeremiah 18:8.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 18:8 suggests that God might change his mind based on people's actions. This could raise questions about the consistency of God's omniscience or unchanging nature, as traditionally, God is seen as knowing everything and being unchangeable. Some may see this as a contradiction, while others interpret it as illustrating God's mercy and willingness to respond to human actions.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 18:8 might seem to contradict the idea of God's unchanging nature because it suggests that God can change His mind if people repent. Some might see this as conflicting with the belief that God is immutable or unchanging. However, others argue that this demonstrates God's responsiveness and mercy rather than a changeable nature.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the idea of conditional forgiveness. It suggests that wrongdoers may be forgiven if they change their actions, which might conflict with the belief in unconditional love and forgiveness. Some might see this as inconsistent because it implies love and forgiveness are dependent on behavior rather than being given freely.