Contradiction with Exodus 34:7
Emphasizes God's justice, stating He will by no means clear the guilty, which contrasts with the unconditional mercy promised in Jeremiah 42:12.
Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:43-44
Describes God covering himself with anger and not hearing prayers, which contrasts with the promise of mercy and return.
Lamentations 3:43-44: Thou hast covered with anger, and persecuted us: thou hast slain, thou hast not pitied.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:30
Calls for repentance and turning from iniquity to avoid ruin, suggesting conditions for mercy, unlike the straightforward promise of Jeremiah 42:12.
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 15:6
Highlights God's refusal to relent or show mercy because of continual backsliding, which counters the mercy guaranteed in Jeremiah 42:12.
Jeremiah 15:6: Thou hast forsaken me, saith the LORD, thou art gone backward: therefore will I stretch out my hand against thee, and destroy thee; I am weary with repenting.
Contradiction with Isaiah 63:10
States God became an enemy to those who rebelled, contradicting the notion of unconditional mercy.
Isaiah 63:10: But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, [and] he fought against them.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 4:28
God declares He will not relent, contrasting the assurance of mercy and return given in Jeremiah 42:12.
Jeremiah 4:28: For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black: because I have spoken [it], I have purposed [it], and will not repent, neither will I turn back from it.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 24:20
Notes God's anger leading to Jerusalem's exile, showing a lack of the promised mercy and restoration.
2 Kings 24:20: For through the anger of the LORD it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, until he had cast them out from his presence, that Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:17
Describes God hiding His face due to people's sins, which conflicts with the open mercy in Jeremiah 42:12.
Deuteronomy 31:17: Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils come upon us, because our God [is] not among us? [befall: Heb. find]
Contradiction with Isaiah 48:22
States there is no peace for the wicked, differing from the peaceful return suggested in Jeremiah 42:12.
Isaiah 48:22: [There is] no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:30-31
Speaks of a fearful judgment and God's vengeance, contrasting the mercy and safety promised in Jeremiah 42:12.
Hebrews 10:30-31: For we know him that hath said, Vengeance [belongeth] unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.