Contradiction with Deuteronomy 23:2
States that a person born of a prohibited marriage shall not enter the assembly of the Lord, contradicting God's invitation to backsliding children in Jeremiah 3:14.
Deuteronomy 23:2: A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the LORD.
Contradiction with Hebrews 6:4-6
Suggests that it is impossible for those who have fallen away to be brought back to repentance, contradicting the invitation for backsliders to return in Jeremiah 3:14.
Hebrews 6:4-6: For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Contradiction with Matthew 7:6
Advises against giving holy things to dogs or pearls to swine, contradicting the notion of God taking back backsliders as His own.
Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:24
States that if a righteous person turns from righteousness and commits sin, their past righteousness will not be remembered, contradicting the call to return and be accepted in Jeremiah 3:14.
Ezekiel 18:24: But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, [and] doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked [man] doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 3:14 might be seen as conflicting with the idea that God does not change His mind. In some parts of the Bible, it implies God is unchangeable, while in other parts, including this verse, it shows God asking people to return to Him, suggesting a shift in His approach or attitude. This can seem inconsistent to some readers.