Contradiction with Exodus 34:14
This verse states that God is a jealous God, while Jeremiah 44:4 portrays God as pleading with the people to not do things that provoke Him to anger, suggesting a gentler approach.
Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:
Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This verse claims that God does not change His mind, contradicting the idea in Jeremiah 44:4 where God appears to desire a change in the people's behavior to avoid provoking Him.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29
It asserts that God does not lie or change, whereas Jeremiah 44:4 suggests God is open to reconciliation if the people stop themselves from provoking Him.
1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses emphasize God's thoughts and ways being different and higher than humans, while Jeremiah 44:4 depicts God expressing emotions in a very human logical reasoning approach, appealing to the people with warnings.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Malachi 3:6
This verse states that God does not change, implying consistency, which contrasts with Jeremiah 44:4 where God is actively engaging and trying to persuade human behavior change.
Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
Contradiction with James 1:17
Describes God as having no variation or shadow of turning, which can conflict with the pleading nature of God in Jeremiah 44:4, showing a dynamic relationship approach.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 44:4 could be seen as inconsistent with other instances in the Bible where God allows the worship of different deities or does not directly intervene against idolatry—for example, his allowing free will and pluralism in the world. This raises questions about the consistency of God’s tolerance or intolerance towards the worship of other gods.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 44:4 shows a contradiction because God warns people not to worship other gods, yet throughout history, many people follow different beliefs and gods. This creates a conflict between the belief in one God and the real-world practice of diverse religious worship.