Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
Ezekiel 18:20 states that the soul who sins shall die, implying individual responsibility for sin, which contradicts Jeremiah 50:7 where the captors blame their actions on God’s absence with the Israelites.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
Deuteronomy 24:16 emphasizes that children should not be put to death for their father's sins, contradicting the notion in Jeremiah 50:7 where the blame is shifted away from personal accountability.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:3
Proverbs 19:3 suggests a man's folly leads to his ruin rather than it being God's responsibility, contradicting the captors' claim in Jeremiah 50:7 that God was not around.
Proverbs 19:3: The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
Contradiction with James 1:13
James 1:13 asserts that God does not tempt anyone to evil, contradicting the justification in Jeremiah 50:7 that God led them to devour Israelites.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with Isaiah 10:5-7
Isaiah 10:5-7 shows that even though Assyria was used as an instrument by God, Assyria's intentions were not aligned with God’s, it contrasts with Jeremiah 50:7 where actions are justified by divine absence.
Isaiah 10:5-7: O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation. [O...: or, Woe to the Assyrian: Heb. Asshur] [and: or, though]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:39
Lamentations 3:39 indicates that a living man should not complain about his punishment for sins, which contradicts Jeremiah 50:7 where invaders claim their actions are due to God leading them.
Lamentations 3:39: Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins? [complain: or, murmur]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Jeremiah 50:7 could be seen in how it describes people feeling justified in harming others because they believe it is God's will. This can conflict with broader moral teachings about compassion, forgiveness, and justice, leading to inconsistent interpretations about when or if harm is ever justified.