Contradiction with Luke 14:26
This verse's mention of hating family can seem contradictory to Isaiah 61:2's theme of comfort and favor.
Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
This verse's call to honor parents contrasts with the notion of vengeance mentioned in Isaiah 61:2.
Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Encouraging love for enemies contradicts the idea of the day of vengeance in Isaiah 61:2.
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
Advising to leave vengeance to God contrasts with Isaiah 61:2, which speaks of the day of vengeance.
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 Matthew 5:9
Promoting peacemaking opposes the concept of vengeance in Isaiah 61:2.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
Advising against rejoicing at an enemy's downfall contradicts the day of vengeance in Isaiah 61:2.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Romans 12:20
Encouraging kindness to enemies contrasts with the theme of vengeance in Isaiah 61:2.
Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 61:2 speaks about both proclaiming a favorable time and a day of vengeance from God. Some might see a contradiction in its dual message of favor and vengeance, questioning how they can coexist or whether they apply to different audiences or times. This can lead to differing interpretations about God's nature and plans.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in Isaiah 61:2 could be seen in the dual themes of proclaiming both the "year of the Lord's favor" and the "day of vengeance of our God." This might seem inconsistent as it combines a message of blessing and goodness with one of punishment and retribution. People might see a conflict in how these two ideas of grace and vengeance are presented together, raising questions about how God's nature is represented in terms of justice and mercy.