Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Isaiah 34:1 calls on nations to hear God's wrath, while Matthew 5:44 advises loving and blessing enemies, presenting a peaceful alternative.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
Isaiah 34:1 proclaims judgment against nations, whereas Luke 6:27 encourages loving enemies, suggesting mercy instead of wrath.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with John 3:17
Unlike Isaiah 34:1, which speaks of destruction, John 3:17 emphasizes 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 1 Timothy 2:4
This verse expresses God's desire for all to be saved and know the truth, contrasting with Isaiah 34:1's theme of judgment and destruction.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Isaiah 34:1 speaks of God's wrath, yet 2 Peter 3:9 highlights God's patience, not wanting anyone to perish but all to come to repentance.
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
This verse in Isaiah is a call for all nations to listen to God’s judgment, which can raise questions about the fairness of punishing entire nations, including innocent individuals, for the actions of others. Some may see a contradiction in the concept of collective punishment versus individual responsibility.