Contradiction with Matthew 10:28
This verse states to fear God who can destroy both soul and body, which contrasts with the assurance of fearlessness given in Jeremiah 1:8.
Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7
This verse states God gives us a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not fear, which seems to be complementary rather than contradictory to Jeremiah 1:8.
2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Contradiction with Psalm 56:3
This verse indicates that trusting in God is a response to fear, suggesting that fear can exist before trust, while Jeremiah 1:8 assures not to fear.
Psalm 56:3: What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse offers reassurance not to fear because God is with them, similar to Jeremiah 1:8 but differs by providing more elaborate reasoning against fear.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 1:8 speaks about God providing protection to Jeremiah, encouraging him not to be afraid. A possible contradiction or inconsistency might arise when considering situations where people experience harm despite having faith. Some might question why God's protection seems available to some but not others, leading to a conflict between the assurance of divine protection and the reality of suffering.