Contradiction with Proverbs 14:12
This verse states that there is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way of death, suggesting that what appears as a path of life could lead to death, which contrasts with Jeremiah 21:8 where choices between the way of life and death are presented clearly.
Proverbs 14:12: There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:13
This verse encourages entering through the narrow gate, for the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, implying that the path to life is not always clear or easy, contradicting the clear choice presented in Jeremiah 21:8.
Matthew 7:13: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [strait: or, narrow]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:19
This verse urges choosing life so that you and your descendants may live, similar to Jeremiah 21:8's options but focuses on the act of choosing life, which can imply a contradicting stance on freedom and consequences of choice.
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:
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Jeremiah 21:8 could be the idea of free will versus divine judgment. The verse presents a choice between the way of life and the way of death, yet elsewhere in the Bible, there are instances where God's judgment appears predetermined or unchangeable, which might seem inconsistent with the concept of having a genuine choice. This could cause confusion about the nature of free will and divine justice.