Contradiction with Proverbs 30:5
While Jeremiah 8:7 suggests God's people did not know His judgment, Proverbs 30:5 asserts that every word of God is pure and a shield to those who trust in Him, indicating that divine knowledge is accessible and protective.
Proverbs 30:5: Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him. [pure: Heb. purified]
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:3
Jeremiah 8:7 indicates that even animals know their appointed times, yet God's people do not know His judgment, while Isaiah 1:3 suggests that an ox and donkey recognize their master's ownership, implying that God's people should naturally know and understand God.
Isaiah 1:3: The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: [but] Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider.
Contradiction with Hosea 4:6
Jeremiah 8:7 suggests ignorance among God's people regarding His judgment, yet Hosea 4:6 claims that God's people are destroyed for lack of knowledge, which implies accountability for what they don't know rather than unknowable judgment.
Hosea 4:6: My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. [destroyed: Heb. cut off]
Contradiction with John 10:14
Jeremiah 8:7 highlights a lack of understanding among God's people, whereas John 10:14 presents Jesus stating that He knows His sheep and is known by them, suggesting an inherent recognition and knowledge by His followers.
John 10:14: I am the good shepherd, and know my [sheep], and am known of mine.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could be related to the difference in the migration patterns and behaviors of certain birds mentioned, compared to what is known today. If the descriptions of these behaviors do not align with scientific observations, it may be seen as inconsistent from a historical or scientific perspective.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in "Jeremiah 8:7" might be seen in the way it highlights people's failure to know and follow God's ways, despite nature instinctively following its own patterns. The contradiction arises when considering that humans, who are created in God's image, do not naturally follow God's will, unlike other creatures in nature such as birds. This raises questions about free will and the inherent nature of humans compared to the rest of creation.