Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1-2
These verses depict the heavens and the earth as God's throne and footstool, emphasizing God's creation and ownership of Jerusalem, which seems to contradict the portrayal of the city as only full of evil in Jeremiah 32:31.
Isaiah 66:1-2: Thus saith the LORD, The heaven [is] my throne, and the earth [is] my footstool: where [is] the house that ye build unto me? and where [is] the place of my rest?
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 17:13-14
Here, God promises to establish Solomon’s kingdom forever in Jerusalem, contrasting the depiction in Jeremiah 32:31 of the city's continuous provocation of God's anger.
1 Chronicles 17:13-14: I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took [it] from [him] that was before thee:
Contradiction with Psalms 48:1-2
These verses declare Jerusalem as the joy of the whole earth and the city of the great King, seemingly contradicting its negative portrayal in Jeremiah 32:31.
Psalms 48:1-2: [A Song [and] Psalm for the sons of Korah.] Great [is] the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, [in] the mountain of his holiness. [for: or, of]
Contradiction with Isaiah 62:1
This verse highlights God’s commitment to never rest until Jerusalem’s righteousness shines, conflicting with the negative depiction in Jeremiah 32:31.
Isaiah 62:1: For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp [that] burneth.
Contradiction with Zechariah 8:3
God declares He will dwell in Jerusalem, calling it a city of truth, which contrasts with the notion of causing God's wrath as seen in Jeremiah 32:31.
Zechariah 8:3: Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy mountain.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this verse could be seen in the discrepancy between the intent to destroy a place due to its wrongdoing and the possibility of forgiveness and mercy. This tension raises questions about justice versus compassion.