Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22
This verse states that the blessing of the Lord makes one rich and adds no sorrow, contradicting the claim in Jeremiah 44:18 that abandoning the worship of the Queen of Heaven brings misfortune.
Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:33
This verse emphasizes seeking God's kingdom and righteousness first for all needs to be met, which contrasts Jeremiah 44:18's implication that worshipping idols brought prosperity.
Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Contradiction with Psalm 34:10
The verse suggests that those who seek the Lord lack no good thing, opposing the idea in Jeremiah 44:18 that not worshipping the Queen of Heaven results in lack and hardship.
Psalm 34:10: The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good [thing].
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:19
This verse promises that the willing and obedient will eat the good of the land, contradicting the premise in Jeremiah 44:18 that prosperity comes from idol worship.
Isaiah 1:19: If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:1-2
These verses explain that blessings will come if God's commands are obeyed, which is contrary to Jeremiah 44:18’s assertion about receiving blessings from idolatry.
Deuteronomy 28:1-2: And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe [and] to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
Paradox #1
The people in Jeremiah 44:18 express that when they worshiped the "Queen of Heaven" by making offerings, they felt that they were well-off and had enough food, yet they faced hardships when they stopped. The contradiction arises because the Bible generally emphasizes the worship of one God (Yahweh) and condemns idol worship. The people’s claim suggests that worshiping another deity brought them prosperity, contradicting the Biblical teaching that blessings come from following God alone.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 44:18 could be seen as inconsistent with other parts of the Bible where faithfulness to God leads to blessings. In this verse, the people argue that their troubles started when they stopped worshipping other gods, suggesting that turning away from God was beneficial, which contradicts the overall biblical message that worshipping God leads to protection and prosperity.