Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:5-7
These verses describe the people of Israel asking for a king to rule over them, which contrasts with Jeremiah 30:21's indication that leaders will come from among themselves, implying God's choice rather than the people's request.
1 Samuel 8:5-7: And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.
Contradiction with Hosea 13:11
This verse tells of God giving the Israelites a king in anger and taking him away in wrath, which contradicts the idea of a ruler coming naturally from among the people as portrayed in Jeremiah 30:21.
Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:14-15
While Jeremiah 30:21 suggests leaders will arise naturally, these verses provide a prescriptive approach for selecting a king, indicating a structured process rather than a spontaneous emergence.
Deuteronomy 17:14-15: When thou art come unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell therein, and shalt say, I will set a king over me, like as all the nations that [are] about me;
Contradiction with Judges 8:23
Gideon refuses to rule over Israel, stating that the Lord shall rule them, which opposes the notion in Jeremiah 30:21 of human leaders emerging to govern.
Judges 8:23: And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 30:21 might present a contradiction or inconsistency in the context of leadership choice. It suggests a leader is chosen from among the community and comes close to God, which some might see as conflicting with the idea of divinely appointed leaders who are not necessarily from the community or chosen by the people. This can create tension between the concepts of divine selection and community preference.