Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
While Jeremiah 2:28 criticizes reliance on many gods, Exodus 20:3 establishes the commandment that there should be no other gods before the Lord, emphasizing exclusive worship of one God.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Jeremiah 2:28 suggests the futility of many gods, contrasting with the Shema in Deuteronomy which affirms the oneness of God and the requirement to love Him with all one's heart, soul, and might, thereby rejecting the worship of other gods.
Deuteronomy 6:4-5: Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD:
Contradiction with Isaiah 44:6
Isaiah declares the Lord as the only God, contradicting the polytheistic implication in Jeremiah 2:28 where many gods are asked for deliverance.
Isaiah 44:6: Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I [am] the first, and I [am] the last; and beside me [there is] no God.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21
Elijah challenges the people to choose between the Lord and Baal, highlighting the inconsistency with Jeremiah 2:28's mention of reliance on multiple gods.
1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]
Contradiction with Psalm 115:4-8
This passage describes idols as powerless and contrasts with Jeremiah 2:28, where gods are called upon despite their inability to save.
Psalm 115:4-8: Their idols [are] silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:5
The verse states that there is no God besides the Lord, contradicting the scenario in Jeremiah 2:28 where many gods are sought for help.
Isaiah 45:5: I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else, [there is] no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:4-6
This New Testament verse affirms the existence of one God, contrasting with the implication of multiple gods in Jeremiah 2:28.
1 Corinthians 8:4-6: As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that [there is] none other God but one.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 2:28 highlights the folly of worshipping many gods and questions their ability to save during trouble. A potential contradiction could arise when comparing this with other parts of the Bible that emphasize the belief in one God, as this verse suggests the existence of other gods, though seen as ineffective. This can create confusion about monotheism versus the acknowledgment of other deities. However, the primary message aligns with the Bible's consistent denouncement of idolatry.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse could be the criticism of worshipping many gods when people might see value in diverse beliefs. It highlights conflicting ideas about loyalty to one god versus accepting different spiritual paths.