Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
This verse suggests forgiveness and mercy for the wicked if they forsake their ways and return to the Lord, which contrasts with the destruction mentioned in Isaiah 1:28.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11
God expresses no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live, which contradicts the notion of destruction.
Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Jesus states that He did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance, indicating a desire for repentance over destruction.
Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is patient, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance, contrasting with the themes of destruction.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 1:28 speaks of punishment for sinners and rebels. A potential moral conflict here could be the tension between justice and forgiveness. While justice demands consequences for wrongdoing, forgiveness encourages mercy and second chances. The idea of punishment might seem at odds with the notion of a compassionate and forgiving deity.