Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse expresses God's plans for prosperity and hope for His people, contrasting with Jeremiah 9:16's theme of scattering and punishment.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-30
These verses offer rest and an easy burden in Christ, whereas Jeremiah 9:16 speaks of dispersion and suffering.
Matthew 11:28-30: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with John 3:16
The message of salvation and eternal life through belief in Jesus contrasts with the divine wrath and judgement implied in Jeremiah 9:16.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:1-3
These verses describe guidance, provision, and peace from the Lord, unlike the destruction and scattering in Jeremiah 9:16.
Psalm 23:1-3: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
This verse speaks of no condemnation for those in Christ, which contrasts with the condemnation seen in Jeremiah 9:16.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
God’s promise of support and help contradicts the abandonment and scattering described in Jeremiah 9:16.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
Offers the promise of healing and forgiveness if people repent, as opposed to the punishment articulated in Jeremiah 9:16.
2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:17
This verse paints a picture of God's love and rejoicing over His people, in contrast to the scattering and punishment in Jeremiah 9:16.
Zephaniah 3:17: The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. [rest: Heb. be silent]
Contradiction with Exodus 14:14
Promises divine intervention and peace, unlike the scattering indicated in Jeremiah 9:16.
Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Jeremiah 9:16 could be seen as the tension between divine justice and mercy. While the verse talks about God punishing people by scattering them among nations for their disobedience, it raises questions about the balance between punishment and forgiveness. Some might see a conflict in a loving and forgiving God taking severe punitive actions.