Contradiction with Matthew 5:37
This verse emphasizes letting yes be yes and no be no, contrasting any oath-taking or secret promises.
Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Contradiction with James 5:12
Advises against swearing by an oath, instead letting actions speak for themselves, which contrasts with the taking of an oath as seen in Jeremiah 38:16.
James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Jeremiah 38:16 might arise from the comparison of actions and promises. If the verse involves making a promise under uncertain or pressured circumstances, there could be a conflict between the obligations to keep that promise and the potential consequences of doing so. It raises questions about the balance between honesty, integrity, and the practical outcomes of fulfilling one's word in a difficult situation.