Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
This verse emphasizes that God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, contradicting Isaiah 66:4 which suggests God will choose their delusions and bring their fears upon them as a form of judgment.
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]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4
It states that God wants all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth, which contradicts the idea of God choosing delusions for people as mentioned in Isaiah 66:4.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse expresses that God is patient and does not wish for anyone to perish, conflicting with Isaiah 66:4's suggestion that God will bring fears upon the people as a form of punishment.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with John 3:17
Indicates that God sent His Son into the world not to condemn the world, but to save it, which contrasts with the idea of divine retribution implied in Isaiah 66:4.
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.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 66:4 talks about God choosing harsh treatment for people because they choose actions and thoughts that He does not delight in. Some might see a contradiction or inconsistency with the idea of a loving and forgiving God who is patient and desires repentance rather than punishment. It could be seen as conflicting with the New Testament teachings about love and forgiveness.
Paradox #2
The verse from Isaiah 66:4 might raise questions about the nature of divine justice and choice. Some might see a contradiction or inconsistency regarding free will versus predestination, as it suggests people faced consequences for actions they seemingly did not choose. This can create a conflict with the idea that individuals always have the freedom to make their own decisions.
Paradox #3
The moral conflict in that verse could be seen as the idea of divine retribution or punishment. Some may find it challenging to reconcile the notion of a loving and forgiving God with the idea of Him allowing or causing undesirable outcomes as a response to people's choices. This can create tension between the concepts of mercy and justice.