Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
While Jeremiah 2:7 speaks of defiling the land, Genesis 1:31 states that God saw everything He made as very good, suggesting a contradiction in the state of the land.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with Psalm 24:1
Jeremiah 2:7 describes the land being defiled, whereas Psalm 24:1 declares that the earth is the Lord's and everything in it, implying its sanctity and perfection.
Psalm 24:1: [A Psalm of David.] The earth [is] the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:35
In Jeremiah 2:7, the land is described as polluted by the people, but Ezekiel 36:35 talks about how the desolate land has become like the Garden of Eden, implying restoration and purity.
Ezekiel 36:35: And they shall say, This land that was desolate is become like the garden of Eden; and the waste and desolate and ruined cities [are become] fenced, [and] are inhabited.
Contradiction with Isaiah 61:3
Jeremiah 2:7 claims the land was defiled, while Isaiah 61:3 speaks of bestowing beauty for ashes, indicating restoration rather than defilement.
Isaiah 61:3: To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 2:7 might be seen as conflicting with the idea of humans having dominion over the Earth. While some verses emphasize human responsibility to care for the Earth, others focus on humanity's authority over it. This could lead to different interpretations about how humans should interact with the environment.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 2:7 talks about God bringing the Israelites to a fruitful land, but they defiled it and made His heritage an abomination. The moral conflict here might be the disconnect between humans receiving blessings or a good thing and then misusing it or failing to appreciate it, leading to negative consequences. This could reflect a broader theme of people not valuing or taking care of what they have been given, which can be seen as a moral failing or inconsistency with gratitude and stewardship.