Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse speaks of God's patience and His desire for everyone to come to repentance, whereas Jeremiah 5:12 suggests people deny God's judgment and presence.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with Hebrews 4:13
This verse asserts that nothing is hidden from God's sight, contradicting Jeremiah 5:12, where people claim God does not see or judge their actions.
Hebrews 4:13: Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things [are] naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:3
This verse states that the eyes of the Lord are everywhere, observing both the evil and the good, which contradicts the claim in Jeremiah 5:12 that God is not observing them.
Proverbs 15:3: The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
Contradiction with Numbers 14:18
This verse speaks of the Lord being slow to anger and abounding in love, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion, and sin, yet He does not leave the guilty unpunished, contrasting the denial in Jeremiah 5:12 of any consequence for wrongdoing.
Numbers 14:18: The LORD [is] longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing [the guilty], visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:14
This verse declares that God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil, opposing the belief in Jeremiah 5:12 that judgment will not come.
Ecclesiastes 12:14: For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether [it be] good, or whether [it be] evil.
Contradiction with Psalm 94:7-9
These verses depict God as fully aware of human actions and thoughts, in contrast to the assertions in Jeremiah 5:12 that God is unaware and will not act.
Psalm 94:7-9: Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard [it].
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:15
This verse warns against thinking that God does not see or understand human actions, which contradicts the claims of ignorance in Jeremiah 5:12.
Isaiah 29:15: Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?
Contradiction with Amos 9:8
This verse shows that the eyes of the Lord are upon the sinful kingdom, highlighting His awareness and impending judgment, in contrast to Jeremiah 5:12 where God's judgment is denied.
Amos 9:8: Behold, the eyes of the Lord GOD [are] upon the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from off the face of the earth; saving that I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob, saith the LORD.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 5:12 describes people denying God's involvement in their lives. A potential contradiction could arise if other verses emphasize God's omnipresence and persistent interaction with humanity. This denial conflicts with the idea of God being continuously active and evident in the world.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 5:12 speaks about people denying God's involvement or judgment. A possible doctrinal inconsistency could be with verses that affirm God's constant awareness and judgment, suggesting that no one can escape His notice or plans. This could seem contradictory to those who claim He won't act. However, the Bible consistently teaches about God's omnipresence and justice, so the contradiction comes more from people's disbelief rather than the text itself.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict could be that the verse addresses disbelief in God's power and warnings, which might seem inconsistent with the idea of a compassionate and forgiving God. If God is loving, some might struggle with understanding why people are warned of punishment rather than being gently guided.