Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:31
This verse emphasizes the possibility of creating a new heart and spirit to live, which contrasts with Jeremiah 3:19 where the people's waywardness seems hard to overcome.
Ezekiel 18:31: Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26
This suggests a more final judgment for sin after receiving knowledge, differing from the parental and hopeful tone in Jeremiah 3:19.
Hebrews 10:26: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:17
Calls for separation and purity, which contrasts with the idea of initially accepting an unfaithful return as seen in Jeremiah 3:19.
2 Corinthians 6:17: Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean [thing]; and I will receive you,
Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11
Focuses on the desire for the wicked to turn and live, which could be seen as more proactive compared to the reproach implied in Jeremiah 3:19.
Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Contradiction with Matthew 5:48
Demands perfection, which contrasts with the forgiving expectation and continued grace in Jeremiah 3:19.
Matthew 5:48: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Contradiction with James 4:8
Stresses personal effort to draw near to God, differing from the emphasis on God's initiation and offer of healing seen in Jeremiah 3:19.
James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.
Paradox #1
The verse shows God wanting to treat Israel like children and give them a special place, yet there's also a theme of punishment and exile in other parts of Jeremiah. The potential conflict is between God's desire for closeness and the reality of judgment for disobedience.