Contradiction with Deuteronomy 8:8
This verse lists wine as one of the blessings of the land, whereas Jeremiah 35:7 commands the Rechabites not to drink wine.
Deuteronomy 8:8: A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of oil olive, and honey; [of oil...: Heb. of olive tree of oil]
Contradiction with Psalm 104:14-15
These verses mention wine as something that gladdens the heart of man, contrasting with Jeremiah 35:7, where abstaining from wine is a command.
Psalm 104:14-15: He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:23
Paul advises Timothy to drink a little wine for his stomach's sake, which is in direct opposition to the command in Jeremiah 35:7 to abstain completely from wine.
1 Timothy 5:23: Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
Contradiction with John 2:3-10
Jesus turns water into wine at the wedding in Cana, which seems contrary to the prohibition on wine consumption in Jeremiah 35:7.
John 2:3-10: And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
Contradiction with Isaiah 25:6
This verse describes a banquet with wine as part of God's provision, contrasting with the total abstinence in Jeremiah 35:7.
Isaiah 25:6: And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in this verse could be seen in the broader context of lifestyle and societal norms. The verse advises against settling in cities and owning land, which might conflict with the common encouragement in some religious and cultural contexts to build stable communities and invest in property. This could create a tension between following religious teachings and participating in societal norms related to land ownership and community building.