Contradiction with Genesis 9:2
While Isaiah 11:7 describes peaceful coexistence among animals, Genesis 9:2 portrays animals as fearing and dreading humans, implying a natural order of fear.
Genesis 9:2: And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth [upon] the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered.
Contradiction with Genesis 9:3
Isaiah 11:7 suggests harmony between predator and prey, yet Genesis 9:3 allows humans to consume animals for food, highlighting the predator-prey relationship.
Genesis 9:3: Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.
Contradiction with Psalm 104:21
The verse mentions young lions seeking food from God, reinforcing the concept of predation, which contrasts with the peaceful image in Isaiah 11:7.
Psalm 104:21: The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 22:25
This verse depicts prophets as ravening lions tearing prey, indicating predatory behavior, opposite to the harmonious relationships in Isaiah 11:7.
Ezekiel 22:25: [There is] a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey; they have devoured souls; they have taken the treasure and precious things; they have made her many widows in the midst thereof.
Contradiction with Hosea 13:8
Illustrates a bear robbed of her cubs attacking people, contradicting the peaceful coexistence of predators and prey in Isaiah 11:7.
Hosea 13:8: I will meet them as a bear [that is] bereaved [of her whelps], and will rend the caul of their heart, and there will I devour them like a lion: the wild beast shall tear them. [wild...: Heb. beast of the field]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction with Isaiah 11:7 could arise from the depiction of harmony between predators and prey, which contrasts with the observed natural world where predators hunt for survival. Some may question how this idealized vision aligns with current reality or other biblical passages that acknowledge predatory behavior. However, this can be interpreted as a future transformation or symbolic imagery rather than a literal description of present conditions.
Paradox #2
Isaiah 11:7 talks about predators and prey living peacefully together. Scientifically, this contradicts the natural food chain and predator-prey relationship, which are vital for ecosystem balance and survival of species. Predators rely on hunting prey for food, and this relationship helps control animal populations and maintain ecological order.
Paradox #3
Isaiah 11:7 describes harmony between animals that are usually predator and prey. A moral inconsistency might be the contrast with real-world nature, where these animals do not live in peace with each other. This could conflict with the reality of the natural order and how the world typically operates.