Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Contradiction with 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.
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 Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this verse might arise from the depiction of divine punishment or judgment. Some people might struggle with the concept of a loving and merciful God allowing or directly causing harm or destruction as a form of justice. This can seem inconsistent with the idea of forgiveness and compassion that is also present in religious teachings.