Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:33
While Jeremiah 9:14 highlights people's stubbornness in following their own hearts, Jeremiah 31:33 speaks of God putting His law in their innermost being and writing it on their hearts, pointing towards divine intervention leading to obedience rather than stubbornness.
Jeremiah 31:33: But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:26-27
Jeremiah 9:14 notes the people's insistence on following their hearts, whereas Ezekiel 36:26-27 promises a new heart and spirit given by God to ensure His statutes and judgments are followed.
Ezekiel 36:26-27: A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:21
Jeremiah 9:14 illustrates people's deviation from God, yet Isaiah 30:21 describes God's voice guiding His people, ensuring they walk the right path.
Isaiah 30:21: And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This [is] the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 11:19-20
Jeremiah 9:14 points to people following their own hearts, while Ezekiel 11:19-20 talks about God giving them a new heart and spirit, leading them to follow His decrees.
Ezekiel 11:19-20: And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh:
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6
Jeremiah 9:14 depicts trust in one's own heart, but Proverbs 3:5-6 advises trust in the Lord rather than one's own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:4
Jeremiah 9:14 reflects following one's heart's desires away from God, whereas Psalm 37:4 promises that God will satisfy the desires of the heart when one delights in Him.
Psalm 37:4: Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 9:14 might seem to show a conflict with the idea that God always guides and supports His people, as the verse talks about people following their own stubborn hearts and worshipping other gods. This suggests they are not being guided by God but are straying from His path, which can appear inconsistent with the belief that God leads His followers.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction or inconsistency in Jeremiah 9:14 could be in the portrayal of the Israelites' behavior. The verse might suggest they followed other gods as dictated by their ancestors, but this could conflict with other parts of the Bible that emphasize the Israelites' direct covenant with God. This raises questions about personal versus inherited responsibility for their actions. Such details may lead to differing interpretations of their spiritual fidelity throughout biblical history.
Paradox #3
Jeremiah 9:14 highlights how people followed their stubborn hearts and the Baals, which could present a moral conflict by contrasting the worship of false idols with the faithfulness expected by God. This reflects a broader conflict between following one's desires versus staying true to religious teachings and commandments.