Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8
This verse suggests that God will relent from bringing disaster if a nation repents, contradicting Jeremiah 44:22 which indicates that God's wrath could not be averted.
Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21
This verse states that if the wicked turn away from their sins, they will live, contrasting with Jeremiah 44:22's implication of irreversible destruction.
Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
This verse demonstrates that God changed His mind about the planned destruction when Nineveh repented, conflicting with the inevitability of punishment in Jeremiah 44:22.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
This verse emphasizes that God will forgive and heal the land if people humble themselves and pray, opposing the finality of God's anger in Jeremiah 44:22.
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
This verse indicates that God will have mercy and abundantly pardon, presenting a contrast to the hopelessness of Jeremiah 44:22.
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]
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in that verse might be seen in the tension between divine punishment and human suffering. It could be questioned why a loving God would allow or cause widespread suffering as a response to people's actions. This raises issues about justice, mercy, and the nature of divine retribution, which can seem contradictory to those who view God as primarily benevolent.