Contradiction with Isaiah 1:9
This verse suggests a remnant would be left, aligning rather than contradicting with 2 Kings 19:31, which speaks of a remnant.
Isaiah 1:9: Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom, [and] we should have been like unto Gomorrah.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 44:14
Contradicts by stating that none of the remnant of Judah who escaped to Egypt would return to Judah except a few fugitives, implying no assured survival or return as 2 Kings 19:31 suggests.
Jeremiah 44:14: So that none of the remnant of Judah, which are gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall escape or remain, that they should return into the land of Judah, to the which they have a desire to return to dwell there: for none shall return but such as shall escape. [have...: Heb. lift up their soul]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:13-14
Contradicts the idea of a broad survival or remnant because these verses state that few find the narrow path to life, suggesting few would survive.
Matthew 7:13-14: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [strait: or, narrow]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 5:12
This verse predicts the severe division and destruction among the people, contrasting the assurance of a remnant in 2 Kings 19:31.
Ezekiel 5:12: A third part of thee shall die with the pestilence, and with famine shall they be consumed in the midst of thee: and a third part shall fall by the sword round about thee; and I will scatter a third part into all the winds, and I will draw out a sword after them.
Contradiction with Amos 9:10
Contradicts the promise of a sure remnant by assuring the destruction of sinners among God's people who believe they're safe.
Amos 9:10: All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse might arise when comparing the themes of divine protection and justice. While this verse highlights divine intervention and protection for those deemed righteous, it may seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible where innocent individuals or groups experience suffering or destruction despite their faithfulness. This could create a conflict in understanding how divine justice operates consistently throughout the scriptures.