Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:19
This verse encourages choosing life and blessings, which contradicts with Jeremiah 8:3 where choosing death is preferable.
Deuteronomy 30:19: I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, [that] I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
Contradiction with John 10:10
This verse speaks of Jesus bringing life more abundantly, contradicting Jeremiah 8:3 where death is preferred over life.
John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.
Contradiction with Philippians 1:21
This verse states that 'to live is Christ,' which contrasts with Jeremiah 8:3 where death is seen as more desirable than life.
Philippians 1:21: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.
Contradiction with Psalm 118:17
This verse declares the intent to live and proclaim the works of the Lord, opposite to the preference for death in Jeremiah 8:3.
Psalm 118:17: I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:54
This verse speaks of death being swallowed up in victory, contrasting with the preference for death over life in Jeremiah 8:3.
1 Corinthians 15:54: So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 8:3 could be seen as challenging God's mercy and justice. It suggests that some people will choose death over life due to their circumstances, which might seem inconsistent with the idea that God offers hope and redemption to everyone. This can be seen as conflicting with the belief that God always provides a path to life and salvation, no matter the situation.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 8:3 could be seen as conflicting with other parts of the Bible that emphasize the value of life and the importance of choosing life over death. In some areas, the Bible encourages living faithfully and trusting in God for hope and salvation, while this verse suggests a preference for death over life for certain people. This could be seen as a contradiction or inconsistency in the overall message about life and hope.
Paradox #3
Jeremiah 8:3 suggests that people might choose death over life due to extreme circumstances, which can seem contradictory to the usual religious promotion of life as sacred. This can create a conflict with the moral teaching that life should be valued and preserved.