Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:41
While Jeremiah 9:7 speaks of refinement through testing, Jeremiah 32:41 shows God's ultimate intention to do good for His people rather than to destroy.
Jeremiah 32:41: Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul. [assuredly: Heb. in truth, or, stability]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
Contradicts the notion of punishment, focusing instead on God's desire for repentance rather than refining through hardship.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:8
Highlights God's everlasting kindness contrasted with the temporary nature of the refining judgment mentioned in Jeremiah 9:7.
Isaiah 54:8: In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:9-10
Emphasizes God's mercy, suggesting He does not deal with people solely according to their sins as implied by testing in Jeremiah 9:7.
Psalm 103:9-10: He will not always chide: neither will he keep [his anger] for ever.
Contradiction with Hosea 11:9
Contradicts the idea of judgment and refinement, showcasing God's compassionate nature and choice not to execute fierce anger.
Hosea 11:9: I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I [am] God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee: and I will not enter into the city.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-33
Highlights God's unwillingness to grieve or afflict anyone willingly, contrasting the refining action in Jeremiah 9:7.
Lamentations 3:31-33: For the Lord will not cast off for ever: