Contradiction with Psalm 36:9
Jeremiah 2:13 talks about forsaking God, the source of living water, while Psalm 36:9 emphasizes finding the fountain of life in God, suggesting His consistent availability and sufficiency.
Psalm 36:9: For with thee [is] the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.
Contradiction with John 4:14
While Jeremiah 2:13 expresses the act of God's people forsaking Him, John 4:14 assures believers of an eternal satisfaction found in the water Jesus gives, implying fulfillment rather than abandonment.
John 4:14: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:1
Jeremiah 2:13 highlights spiritual abandonment, whereas Isaiah 55:1 invites all to come freely to God's waters, suggesting an open and welcoming provision.
Isaiah 55:1: Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Contradiction with Revelation 22:17
This verse invites everyone to take the water of life freely, contrasting with Jeremiah 2:13 where the people reject God's offer of living water, indicating a different potential action by the people.
Revelation 22:17: And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:1-2
While Jeremiah 2:13 describes a turning away from God, Psalm 23:1-2 portrays the Lord as a shepherd providing all needs, including leading to still waters, highlighting His constant care.
Psalm 23:1-2: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
Contradiction with John 7:37-38
In contrast to the forsaking of Jeremiah 2:13, Jesus calls those who thirst to come to Him for living water, offering a continual source of spiritual sustenance.
John 7:37-38: In the last day, that great [day] of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea that people are turning away from a source of true sustenance or goodness (a metaphorical "spring of living water") to pursue their own flawed paths or solutions (represented by "broken cisterns"). This could be seen as a conflict between choosing enduring, divine guidance versus temporary, self-made fixes that ultimately do not satisfy or hold value.