Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1
This verse questions why the wicked prosper, seemingly contradicting the promise of restoration and gathering in 29:14.
Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:7
The speaker feels deceived by God, which contrasts with the assurance of divine plans for welfare in 29:14.
Jeremiah 20:7: O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me. [was deceived: or, was enticed]
Contradiction with Isaiah 57:21
"There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked," which can contradict the promise of peace and restoration in 29:14.
Isaiah 57:21: [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
Contradiction with Psalm 73:12-14
Describes being plagued and chastened despite faithfulness, opposing the promised restoration in 29:14.
Psalm 73:12-14: Behold, these [are] the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase [in] riches.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8
Suggests God does not hear prayers, conflicting with the promise of listening in 29:14.
Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 29:14 talks about God promising to bring back the people from captivity. Some might see a contradiction because in other parts of the Bible, it is suggested that God allows or causes these captivities as a form of punishment. The conflict arises in understanding why God would allow suffering only to later promise deliverance, raising questions about the consistency of God's nature and intentions.