Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:12
This verse expresses God's willingness to show mercy if they return, contrasting with the wrath poured out in Jeremiah 44:6.
Jeremiah 3:12: Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; [and] I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I [am] merciful, saith the LORD, [and] I will not keep [anger] for ever.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
This verse highlights God's desire that the wicked should turn and live, rather than face destruction as in Jeremiah 44:6.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
It offers a promise of healing and forgiveness if people humble themselves and seek God, contrasting the irrevocable wrath in Jeremiah 44:6.
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 Jonah 3:10
This verse shows God's relenting from sending calamity after repentance, unlike the destruction described in Jeremiah 44:6.
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 Lamentations 3:31-33
Suggests that God does not afflict willingly and emphasizes compassion, which seems contrary to the severe punishment described in Jeremiah 44:6.
Lamentations 3:31-33: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:8
Indicates that God's anger is temporary and followed by everlasting kindness, which contradicts the extended wrath in Jeremiah 44:6.
Isaiah 54:8: In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.
Contradiction with Psalm 86:15
Highlights God's attributes of mercy and patience, seeming contrary to the depiction of unrelenting anger in Jeremiah 44:6.
Psalm 86:15: But thou, O Lord, [art] a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 44:6 may highlight a contradiction or conflict when considering the theme of divine punishment versus mercy. Some might see a contradiction between God's love and compassion and the strong consequences described. The tension lies in understanding how a loving deity reconciles severe punishment with mercy and forgiveness.