Contradiction with Jeremiah 44:28
Though the number that escape shall be small, they will know whose word shall stand in the end, God's or theirs, which suggests eventual recognition and repentance contrasting with perpetual disobedience.
Jeremiah 44:28: Yet a small number that escape the sword shall return out of the land of Egypt into the land of Judah, and all the remnant of Judah, that are gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall know whose words shall stand, mine, or theirs. [mine...: Heb. from me, or, from them]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:30-31
Calls for repentance and getting a new heart and spirit, implying a possibility and hope for change, contrasting with Jeremiah 44:10’s indication of persistent disobedience.
Ezekiel 18:30-31: 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 Romans 2:4
Speaks of God’s kindness leading to repentance, indicating an expectation of change not observed in Jeremiah 44:10.
Romans 2:4: Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
Promises healing of the land if people humble themselves and turn from wicked ways, which contrasts with the hard-heartedness described in Jeremiah 44:10.
2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
Urges the wicked to forsake their ways and return to the Lord who will compassionately forgive, contrasting with the unchanged behavior in Jeremiah 44:10.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with Acts 17:30
Indicates that God commands all people everywhere to repent, showing an expectation of repentance and change contrary to the description in Jeremiah 44:10.
Acts 17:30: And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Emphasizes God's patience and desire for everyone to come to repentance, differing from the unyielding stance in Jeremiah 44:10.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could be that, although the people are being criticized for not following God's commands, they might feel they are maintaining traditions or cultural practices important to them. This could be seen as a conflict between religious obedience and cultural identity.