Contradiction with James 1:6-7
These verses discuss having faith without doubt to receive from God, whereas Jeremiah 3:3 discusses God's withholding of rain and blessings due to Israel's sinful condition.
James 1:6-7: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:10-11
These verses talk about God's word and blessings being effective like rain nourishing the earth, contradicting Jeremiah 3:3 where rain is withheld due to Israel's unfaithfulness.
Isaiah 55:10-11: For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
This verse states that God makes the rain fall on the just and unjust alike, while Jeremiah 3:3 mentions a withholding of rain as a consequence of Israel's actions.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:26
This verse promises showers of blessing, indicating consistent blessings from God, in contrast to Jeremiah 3:3 where God withholds blessings.
Ezekiel 34:26: And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.
Contradiction with Psalm 68:9
This verse speaks of God confirming His inheritance by providing rain, opposing Jeremiah 3:3's context of withheld rain.
Psalm 68:9: Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary. [send: Heb. shake out] [confirm: Heb. confirm it]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:12
This verse promises rain in season as a reward for obedience, contrasting with Jeremiah 3:3's notion of withheld rain due to disobedience.
Deuteronomy 28:12: The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.