Contradiction with Genesis 9:2
This verse states that the fear and dread of humans will be upon all beasts of the Earth, contradicting the harmony in Isaiah 65:25.
Genesis 9:2: And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth [upon] the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered.
Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6-7
These verses depict a similar peaceful coexistence between animals, aligning rather than contradicting with Isaiah 65:25.
Isaiah 11:6-7: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:10
This verse describes desolation and animal behavior contrary to the harmonious peace depicted in Isaiah 65:25.
Jeremiah 9:10: For the mountains will I take up a weeping and wailing, and for the habitations of the wilderness a lamentation, because they are burned up, so that none can pass through [them]; neither can [men] hear the voice of the cattle; both the fowl of the heavens and the beast are fled; they are gone. [habitations: or, pastures] [burned up: or, desolate] [both...: Heb. from the fowl even to, etc]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 39:17-18
These verses speak of a great sacrificial feast where animals feed on flesh, contradicting the peaceful coexistence in Isaiah 65:25.
Ezekiel 39:17-18: And, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD; Speak unto every feathered fowl, and to every beast of the field, Assemble yourselves, and come; gather yourselves on every side to my sacrifice that I do sacrifice for you, [even] a great sacrifice upon the mountains of Israel, that ye may eat flesh, and drink blood. [unto...: Heb. to the fowl of every wing] [my sacrifice: or, my slaughter]
Paradox #1
Isaiah 65:25 talks about a peaceful and harmonious future where natural enemies live together without conflict. Some people find this idea contradicts the real world or the nature of animals, where predation and conflict exist as part of the natural order. They may find it inconsistent with the observable reality of nature.
Paradox #2
The contradiction lies in the depiction of natural predator-prey relationships. In nature, predators rely on hunting other animals for survival, which is a fundamental part of ecological balance. The verse suggests a harmonious existence where predators do not hunt, which contradicts these natural behaviors observed in the animal kingdom.
Paradox #3
Isaiah 65:25 illustrates a vision of peace and harmony in the natural world, where predators and prey coexist without harm. A potential contradiction here could be the difference between this ideal vision and the current reality of the natural world, where violence and predation are part of survival. This contrast might raise questions about why such an ideal state is not reflected in the world today.