Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Unlike 2 Chronicles 29:8, where wrath is upon Judah, this verse speaks of God's plans for prosperity, hope, and a future.
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 1 John 4:8
Contrasts the depiction of God's anger in 2 Chronicles 29:8 by declaring that God is love.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Psalm 30:5
Indicates that God's anger is temporary, while 2 Chronicles 29:8 speaks of ongoing wrath.
Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]
Contradiction with John 3:16
Shows God's love for the world in giving his Son, whereas 2 Chronicles 29:8 focuses on divine wrath.
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 Romans 8:38-39
Emphasizes the inseparability from God's love, in contrast to the separation due to wrath in 2 Chronicles 29:8.
Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Blesses peacemakers as God's children, whereas 2 Chronicles 29:8 deals with the consequences of not being at peace with God.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Exodus 34:6
Describes God as merciful and gracious, while 2 Chronicles 29:8 centers on divine anger.
Exodus 34:6: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with Psalm 145:9
Declares God's goodness over all, contrasting with the wrath described in 2 Chronicles 29:8.
Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23
Speaks of God's mercies and faithfulness, as opposed to wrath in 2 Chronicles 29:8.
Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Contradiction with James 1:20
States that human anger doesn't produce God's righteousness, whereas 2 Chronicles 29:8 describes divine anger as punishment.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Paradox #1
This verse could present a contradiction by highlighting the idea of collective punishment, where an entire community is punished for the actions of some individuals. This might conflict with modern views of justice, which emphasize personal responsibility and accountability.