Contradiction with 1 Samuel 4:3
1 Samuel 4:3 suggests that the presence of God with the Ark can guarantee victory in battle, contradicting the idea that God is not with them.
1 Samuel 4:3: And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath the LORD smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of Shiloh unto us, that, when it cometh among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies. [fetch: Heb. take unto us]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:4
Jeremiah 7:4 warns against relying on the presence of the temple (or God) for security, as it does not guarantee safety or favor, which contrasts the belief in God's presence as protective.
Jeremiah 7:4: Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, [are] these.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 8:6
Ezekiel 8:6 shows that God's presence can leave a place due to abominations, indicating that God being with a people is not assured.
Ezekiel 8:6: He said furthermore unto me, Son of man, seest thou what they do? [even] the great abominations that the house of Israel committeth here, that I should go far off from my sanctuary? but turn thee yet again, [and] thou shalt see greater abominations.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21-23
Matthew 7:21-23 emphasizes that not everyone who calls upon God's name will be acknowledged by Him, implying that God's presence is not automatic based on profession or appearance.
Matthew 7:21-23: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 18:25
2 Kings 18:25 suggests that not all conflicts are outside God's will, as God can command actions against His own people, contradicting the idea that God always opposes enemies of His people.
2 Kings 18:25: Am I now come up without the LORD against this place to destroy it? The LORD said to me, Go up against this land, and destroy it.
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2
Isaiah 59:2 explains that sin separates people from God, suggesting that God's presence is conditional and not always with a people.
Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]
Paradox #1
This verse may present a conflict in how it views divine support in battles. It assumes that God is on one side, which raises questions about fairness and the morality of war, suggesting that God's favor can justify conflict, potentially overlooking peace and reconciliation.