Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
Jeremiah 44:16 shows the people's refusal to heed God's message, whereas Exodus 20:3 commands exclusive worship of God.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
Jeremiah 44:16 reflects the people's choice to worship other deities, contradicting Isaiah 42:8 which declares God's intolerance for sharing His glory with idols.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
Jeremiah 44:16 involves the people's intention to serve other gods, opposing Deuteronomy 6:14 which warns against following other gods.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:21
Jeremiah 44:16 depicts an allegiance to idol worship, conflicting with 1 Corinthians 10:21 which states one cannot partake with God and idols simultaneously.
1 Corinthians 10:21: Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.
Contradiction with Matthew 4:10
Jeremiah 44:16 presents disobedience to God's word, whereas Matthew 4:10 instructs to worship and serve only God.
Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21
Jeremiah 44:16 describes the people's decision to ignore God's message, contrary to Elijah’s challenge in 1 Kings 18:21 to choose between following God or Baal.
1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:17
Jeremiah 44:16 indicates disloyalty to God, in contrast with Deuteronomy 30:17 which warns against turning away to worship other gods.
Deuteronomy 30:17: But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;