Contradiction with Genesis 9:15
This verse describes God's covenant to not destroy all flesh again with a flood, contrasting with the destruction and fury expressed in Isaiah 34:2.
Genesis 9:15: And I will remember my covenant, which [is] between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
This verse promotes peacemaking, which contradicts the wrath and universal judgment described in Isaiah 34:2.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Jonah 4:2
This verse highlights God's mercy and reluctance to bring calamity, opposing the depiction of divine anger and destruction in Isaiah 34:2.
Jonah 4:2: And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, [was] not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou [art] a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.
Contradiction with John 3:17
This verse explains that God sent His Son not to condemn the world, contrasting with the destruction and fury against nations in Isaiah 34:2.
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 Ezekiel 18:32
This verse shows God's desire for life rather than death and destruction, which contrasts with the total judgment described in Isaiah 34:2.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction or inconsistency might be the challenge of aligning the events described in this verse with historical records. The verse speaks of divine wrath and destruction on nations, but pinpointing these events to specific, verifiable historical occurrences can be difficult, as some nations or events mentioned might not have clear archaeological or historical evidence. Historical records from the time may not corroborate the extent or specific details of the destruction described.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Isaiah 34:2 could be seen in the portrayal of a loving and merciful God also expressing anger and destruction towards nations. This duality might seem inconsistent with the idea of a benevolent and forgiving deity.