Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
While Isaiah 13:6 speaks of impending doom and destruction, Jeremiah 29:11 offers reassurance of peace and hope for a future.
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 1 Thessalonians 5:9
Isaiah 13:6 warns of divine wrath, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:9 declares that God has not appointed us to wrath.
1 Thessalonians 5:9: For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
Contradiction with Psalm 30:5
Contrary to Isaiah 13:6's focus on day of destruction, Psalm 30:5 highlights that God's anger is temporary, and joy follows.
Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]
Contradiction with John 3:17
Isaiah 13:6 emphasizes destruction, while John 3:17 states that God sent His Son not to condemn the world, but to save it.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:17
Isaiah 13:6 foretells a day of desolation, yet Zephaniah 3:17 speaks of God rejoicing and bringing restoration.
Zephaniah 3:17: The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. [rest: Heb. be silent]
Paradox #1
Isaiah 13:6 talks about a day of destruction or punishment from God. The contradiction could be seen in the context of a loving and merciful God also causing widespread suffering and destruction. It raises questions about how to reconcile the concept of divine justice with the idea of a benevolent deity.