Contradiction with Isaiah 42:14
This verse speaks of God as holding His peace and restraining His power, which contrasts with the idea of God being actively with someone as a mighty warrior.
Isaiah 42:14: I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, [and] refrained myself: [now] will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once. [devour: Heb. swallow, or, sup up]
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2-4
Here, the prophet laments that justice never prevails and the wicked surround the righteous, contradicting the assurance of victory over persecutors.
Habakkuk 1:2-4: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!
Contradiction with Psalm 44:23-24
These verses question why God hides His face and forgets the affliction of the righteous, contradicting the idea of God being present and actively supporting someone.
Psalm 44:23-24: Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast [us] not off for ever.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8
This verse describes a feeling of God being unreachable despite cries for help, which opposes the notion of God being present as a mighty defender.
Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14
This passage observes that the righteous receive what the wicked deserve, contradicting the assurance of the righteous overcoming their enemies.
Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 20:11 presents God as a powerful and unwavering supporter who will ensure the downfall of adversaries. A potential contradiction might be with verses that discuss God allowing suffering or challenges faced by the faithful. If God is always an active helper, some might question why believers experience hardship. However, many theologians argue that these experiences can be reconciled as opportunities for personal growth or as part of a larger divine plan, rather than a contradiction. Therefore, while some interpret these ideas as inconsistent, others find harmony in the broader biblical narrative.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Jeremiah 20:11 could be seen in the idea of God as both a supporter and protector in times of trouble, while elsewhere in the Bible, God allows suffering or challenges for growth or other purposes. This can seem inconsistent to some readers, as God's role in providing help and allowing hardship might appear conflicting.