Contradiction with Ezekiel 6:14
While Jeremiah 31:39 speaks of expanding boundaries and restoration, Ezekiel 6:14 speaks of desolation and waste, contradicting the notion of rebuilding.
Ezekiel 6:14: So will I stretch out my hand upon them, and make the land desolate, yea, more desolate than the wilderness toward Diblath, in all their habitations: and they shall know that I [am] the LORD. [more...: or, desolate from the wilderness]
Contradiction with Micah 3:12
Where Jeremiah 31:39 conveys expansion and construction, Micah 3:12 predicts destruction and plowing over of Zion.
Micah 3:12: Therefore shall Zion for your sake be plowed [as] a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of the forest.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:11
Contrasting the expansion in Jeremiah 31:39, this verse foretells a period of desolation and captivity for Israel.
Jeremiah 25:11: And this whole land shall be a desolation, [and] an astonishment; and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years.
Contradiction with Isaiah 5:5
While Jeremiah 31:39 talks of rebuilding, Isaiah 5:5 narrates the removal of the hedge, leading to destruction.
Isaiah 5:5: And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; [and] break down the wall thereof, and it shall be trodden down: [trodden...: Heb. for a treading]
Contradiction with Lamentations 2:2
This verse describes the destruction of strongholds, which contrasts with the constructing theme of Jeremiah 31:39.
Lamentations 2:2: The Lord hath swallowed up all the habitations of Jacob, and hath not pitied: he hath thrown down in his wrath the strong holds of the daughter of Judah; he hath brought [them] down to the ground: he hath polluted the kingdom and the princes thereof. [brought...: Heb. made to touch]
Contradiction with Nahum 3:7
Nahum 3:7 discusses how none will comfort the desolation, which contrasts with the renewal and rebuilding in Jeremiah 31:39.
Nahum 3:7: And it shall come to pass, [that] all they that look upon thee shall flee from thee, and say, Nineveh is laid waste: who will bemoan her? whence shall I seek comforters for thee?
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:1-2
These verses speak of distress and mourning for Ariel, conflicting with the positive rebuilding imagery of Jeremiah 31:39.
Isaiah 29:1-2: Woe to Ariel, to Ariel, the city [where] David dwelt! add ye year to year; let them kill sacrifices. [Woe...: or, O Ariel, that is, the lion of God] [the city: or, of the city] [kill: Heb. cut off the heads of]
Contradiction with Zephaniah 1:13
Discusses punishment and building that will not be inhabited, contradicting the permanent rebuilding in Jeremiah 31:39.
Zephaniah 1:13: Therefore their goods shall become a booty, and their houses a desolation: they shall also build houses, but not inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, but not drink the wine thereof.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 19:11
Talks about breaking the people and city as one breaks a potter's vessel, rather than building it up as in Jeremiah 31:39.
Jeremiah 19:11: And shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Even so will I break this people and this city, as [one] breaketh a potter's vessel, that cannot be made whole again: and they shall bury [them] in Tophet, till [there be] no place to bury. [be made...: Heb. be healed]
Contradiction with Amos 3:15
Amos speaks of destruction of winter and summer houses, whereas Jeremiah 31:39 reflects a construction and expansion theme.
Amos 3:15: And I will smite the winter house with the summer house; and the houses of ivory shall perish, and the great houses shall have an end, saith the LORD.