Contradiction with Matthew 10:32
This verse speaks about acknowledging Jesus before others, promising them acknowledgement before God, contrasting with Jeremiah 2:26 which describes the shame of those who have turned from God.
Matthew 10:32: Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Romans 1:16
This verse expresses pride and lack of shame in the gospel, contradicting the theme of shame for idolatry in Jeremiah 2:26.
Romans 1:16: For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Contradiction with Psalm 25:3
States that none who wait on the Lord will be ashamed, contradicting the shame experienced by those in Jeremiah 2:26 who do not wait on God.
Psalm 25:3: Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:28
Encourages believers to remain in Christ to avoid shame at His coming, contrasting those in Jeremiah 2:26 who are shamed due to their actions.
1 John 2:28: And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 2:26 discusses the shame of a thief when caught and the shame of the people of Israel for their wrongdoings. A possible contradiction could be in how shame is viewed. On one hand, shame might be seen as a tool for moral correction, motivating people to change their behavior. On the other hand, emphasizing shame can lead to feelings of worthlessness and despair, which may not result in positive change. Balancing the role of shame in moral teaching could be the point of conflict.