Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This verse indicates that God does not change His mind or lie, which contrasts with the notion in Jeremiah 30:11 of God seeming to change His course concerning punishment.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
This verse suggests that God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, which can contradict Jeremiah 30:11 where God speaks about making a full end of nations.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
This verse speaks of God making the sun rise on both the evil and the good, contrasting the selective judgment described in Jeremiah 30:11.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse describes God's patience and desire for all to come to repentance, which may be seen as conflicting with the finality expressed in Jeremiah 30:11.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 30:11 talks about God's promise to be with His people, ensuring their safety while also promising to discipline them. The potential contradiction could arise from questions about how God can promise protection while also planning discipline, leading to discussions about how divine justice and mercy coexist.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 30:11 might seem inconsistent with the broader historical context, as it speaks of God's protection and support for Israel. Historically, the Israelites faced many periods of exile and conquest, such as the Babylonian and Assyrian exiles. The promise of protection might appear contradictory to these historical events where the nation did suffer defeat and displacement. However, interpretations often emphasize that these events are parts of a larger divine plan or are consequences of Israel's actions in biblical narratives.
Paradox #3
Jeremiah 30:11 might be seen as having a contradiction because it speaks about punishing nations while preserving Israel. Some might see this as inconsistent with a message of universal compassion or fairness, where all people are treated equally. It raises questions about favoritism and justice applied differently to different groups of people.