Contradiction with Joel 3:10
This verse encourages beating plowshares into swords and pruning hooks into spears, promoting preparation for war, which contradicts the peace and disarmament in Isaiah 2:4.
Joel 3:10: Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I [am] strong. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
Jesus states He came not to send peace, but a sword, suggesting conflict rather than peace as described in Isaiah 2:4.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Joel 3:9
This verse calls for proclaiming war and preparation for battle, which is contrary to the establishment of peace and ending war described in Isaiah 2:4.
Joel 3:9: Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up: [Prepare: Heb. Sanctify]
Paradox #1
Isaiah 2:4 talks about turning weapons into farming tools and nations not learning war anymore. Some people see a contradiction here with Bible verses that describe wars or God commanding battles, as in the Old Testament or the Book of Revelation. This could be seen as conflicting messages about war and peace.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency might arise from the verse's message of universal peace. Historically, the regions and peoples referenced in the Bible have experienced numerous conflicts and wars. Despite the prophetic vision of lasting peace, history shows repeated cycles of violence and conflict, which can seem contradictory to the ideal presented.
Paradox #3
Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future of peace and no more war. The contradiction might be that, despite this vision of peace, there are other parts of the Bible that depict war and violence as part of God's plan or commands. This can seem inconsistent with a message of peace.