Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
Emphasizes God's abundant mercy and forgiveness, whereas Isaiah 59:18 speaks of repaying fury and recompense to His adversaries.
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 Luke 6:27
Encourages loving enemies and doing good to those who hate, which contradicts the idea of repaying fury in Isaiah 59:18.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Matthew 5:7
Highlights the blessing of being merciful, contrasting with the promise of recompense in Isaiah 59:18.
Matthew 5:7: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Contradiction with James 2:13
States that mercy triumphs over judgment, conflicting with the judgment and recompense described in Isaiah 59:18.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Paradox #1
Isaiah 59:18 discusses the idea of recompense or repayment for deeds, which can raise questions about the balance between justice and forgiveness. Some might see a contradiction in the concept of a loving, forgiving deity administering strict justice or punishment, especially if they believe in an overarching theme of mercy in religious teachings. The tension between justice and mercy can create moral conflict in interpretation.