Contradiction with Matthew 10:34-36
Isaiah 11:12 speaks of gathering and peace, whereas these verses from Matthew refer to bringing division and not peace.
Matthew 10:34-36: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:10-11
Isaiah 11:12 talks about gathering the dispersed, while Jeremiah states that God will make a full end of all nations where His people were scattered.
Jeremiah 30:10-11: Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the LORD; neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and none shall make [him] afraid.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:23
Isaiah 11:12 mentions gathering the outcasts, whereas in Ezekiel, God swears to scatter them among the nations.
Ezekiel 20:23: I lifted up mine hand unto them also in the wilderness, that I would scatter them among the heathen, and disperse them through the countries;
Contradiction with Luke 12:51-53
Isaiah 11:12 discusses uniting people, but Luke speaks about division within families, contradicting the unifying message.
Luke 12:51-53: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or inconsistency often discussed about this verse is related to geography. Some interpretations of the text suggest a description of the earth having "four corners," which can conflict with scientific understandings of the earth as a sphere. This has led to discussions about whether the language is metaphorical or literal.