Contradiction with Jeremiah 42:22
Jeremiah warns the people that if they disobey and go to Egypt, they will die, which contrasts with the promise of safety if they remain.
Jeremiah 42:22: Now therefore know certainly that ye shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, in the place whither ye desire to go [and] to sojourn. [to go...: or, to go to sojourn]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 21:10
God declares He has set His face against the city for evil and not for good, which contrasts the promise of building and not pulling down.
Jeremiah 21:10: For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for good, saith the LORD: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:30
Emphasizes the need for repentance, while Jeremiah 42:10 offers a promise of stability without a specific call for repentance.
Ezekiel 18:30: Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn [yourselves] from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 4:27
States that the land shall be desolate, which contradicts the affirmation of stability and growth in Jeremiah 42:10.
Jeremiah 4:27: For thus hath the LORD said, The whole land shall be desolate; yet will I not make a full end.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:42-44
Reflects God's anger and punishment due to sin, contradicting the promise to build and not pull down.
Lamentations 3:42-44: We have transgressed and have rebelled: thou hast not pardoned.