Contradiction with Genesis 1:26
Jeremiah 27:5 states that God alone made the earth and all life, but Genesis 1:26 mentions God saying "Let us make man," suggesting a collaborative creation.
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 Isaiah 45:18
Jeremiah 27:5 asserts God's exclusive power over creation, while Isaiah 45:18 emphasizes God's intention for the earth to be inhabited, indicating purpose beyond mere creation.
Isaiah 45:18: For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I [am] the LORD; and [there is] none else.
Contradiction with Psalm 115:16
Jeremiah 27:5 shows God as giving the earth to whom He pleases, yet Psalm 115:16 mentions that "the earth hath he given to the children of men," indicating a broader sharing of authority.
Psalm 115:16: The heaven, [even] the heavens, [are] the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 27:5 talks about God creating the earth and giving it to whoever He wishes. A potential contradiction might arise when comparing this verse to texts suggesting that humans have dominion over the earth, as seen in Genesis 1:28. Some might see a conflict in who ultimately has control or authority over the earth—God's sovereignty versus human stewardship. However, these can often be harmonized by viewing human dominion as part of God's overarching plan and authority.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in Jeremiah 27:5 could stem from the idea that it portrays God as having absolute authority to give land and power to whoever He chooses, which may conflict with ideas of fairness or justice. People might see a contradiction in a loving and just God choosing sides or favoring certain groups over others without a clear reason. This can raise questions about divine fairness and equality.