Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for sin, contrasting with the collective punishment or blessings for descendants implied in Jeremiah 30:20.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Lamentations 5:7
Here, it mentions that children suffer for the sins of their ancestors, which contradicts the protection of future descendants expressed in Jeremiah 30:20.
Lamentations 5:7: Our fathers have sinned, [and are] not; and we have borne their iniquities.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
States that individuals should not be punished for their parental sins, contradicting the idea of collective impact through generations seen in Jeremiah 30:20.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:5
This verse speaks of God visiting the iniquity of the parents upon the children, which contrasts with the preservation and absence of punishment for children in Jeremiah 30:20.
Exodus 20:5: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me;
Contradiction with Numbers 14:18
Emphasizes God's knowledge of sin across generations, contradicting the assurance of descendants being established without such repercussions as in Jeremiah 30:20.
Numbers 14:18: The LORD [is] longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing [the guilty], visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation].
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Jeremiah 30:20 could revolve around the theme of divine justice versus mercy. The idea of punishing descendants for the actions of their ancestors may seem unfair by modern standards, leading to a tension between justice and forgiveness. This can raise questions about collective responsibility and individual accountability.