Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Jeremiah 32:29 speaks of destruction due to disobedience, while Exodus 20:13 commands not to kill, highlighting a contradiction in actions permitted by God.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
Jeremiah 32:29 involves destruction and death, whereas Ezekiel 18:32 states God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, emphasizing a contradiction in God's desire for life.
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 5:39
Jeremiah 32:29 depicts punishment and retribution, while Matthew 5:39 encourages turning the other cheek, showing a contradiction in approaches to dealing with wrongdoers.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Jeremiah 32:29 involves vengeance on a city, but Romans 12:19 instructs to leave vengeance to God, suggesting a contradiction in divine versus human-administered justice.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
Jeremiah 32:29 describes the wrath of God expressed through destruction, yet 1 John 4:8 defines God as love, showing a contradiction in the nature of God's actions.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Jeremiah 32:29 indicates imminent judgment and destruction, while 2 Peter 3:9 highlights God's patience and unwillingness for any to perish, a contradiction in the immediacy of divine judgment.
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 32:29 talks about destruction and punishment. The contradiction or conflict could arise from the idea of a loving and merciful God allowing or causing destruction and suffering. This can seem inconsistent with other messages in the Bible about love, forgiveness, and mercy.