Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jeremiah 9:9 speaks of punishment and vengeance, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies and pray for persecutors, promoting forgiveness over retaliation.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Jeremiah 9:9 discusses God's direct involvement in avenging the wrongdoing, while Romans 12:19 advises believers not to seek vengeance themselves, but rather leave it to God according to His judgement.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
Jeremiah 9:9 implies a form of retribution for the wicked, while Ezekiel 18:23 suggests that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked and prefers repentance and life.
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 1 John 4:8
Jeremiah 9:9 suggests an action based on retribution, while 1 John 4:8 emphasizes that God is love, implying an inherent nature of forgiveness and compassion.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Matthew 18:21-22
Jeremiah 9:9 involves punishment, whereas Matthew 18:21-22 advises unlimited forgiveness, suggesting a stance of continual mercy rather than retribution.
Matthew 18:21-22: Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?