Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Isaiah 26:3: Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. [perfect...: Heb. peace, peace] [mind: or, thought, or, imagination]
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with James 3:18
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with 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;
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 Luke 6:27
But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction in Isaiah 9:18 could be about the destruction and judgment described, which might seem at odds with the concept of a loving and forgiving deity. People might find it hard to understand how a compassionate God could allow or cause such intense suffering.