Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love your enemies, while Isaiah 54:16 suggests that God has created tools of destruction.
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 Romans 12:19
Romans advises against seeking vengeance, but Isaiah 54:16 implies control over destructive forces.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with James 1:13
States God does not tempt with evil, whereas Isaiah 54:16 suggests God creates tools for destruction.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
Emphasizes that God is love, seemingly contrasting the creation of destruction mentioned in Isaiah 54:16.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Psalm 34:14
Urges to seek peace and pursue it, contrasting with the notion of creating destructive beings in Isaiah 54:16.
Psalm 34:14: Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 54:16 can be seen as having a contradiction because it suggests that God is in control of both creation and destruction. While God creates, He also has the power over forces that can be harmful. This might seem inconsistent with the idea of a wholly benevolent deity, as it raises questions about why a loving God would allow or create destructive elements. However, context can provide a broader understanding of such verses.