Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6
Explains a future where peace reigns, with the wolf and the lamb dwelling together, contradicting the notion of a destructive sword passing through the land.
Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
States that the peacemakers are blessed and shall be called children of God, opposing the idea of God sending a sword.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with James 3:18
Discusses the fruit of righteousness sown in peace, suggesting divine favor towards peace as opposed to a destructive sword.
James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
Contradiction with Psalm 46:9
Speaks of God making wars cease and breaking the bow, which contrasts with the notion of God allowing or sending a sword through the land.
Psalm 46:9: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Contradiction with Micah 4:3
Declares a future where nations will not learn war anymore, standing against the concept of a sword being sent through a land.
Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 14:17 mentions God sending a sword, which implies an act of violence or destruction. The contradiction or conflict could arise from the idea of a loving and just God causing harm or destruction, which seems inconsistent with the notion of divine goodness and mercy.