Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Contradicts the depiction of God as a force of destruction, as it promises protection and strength.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Contrasts the message of devastation with a promise of hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
Opposes the imagery of terror and destruction with guidance and comfort, even through dark times.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23
Offers a perspective of mercy and faithfulness, challenging the narrative of wrath.
Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-29
Offers rest and compassion in contrast to the theme of fear and judgment.
Matthew 11:28-29: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Joel 2:13
Contradicts with an emphasis on God's gracious and merciful nature, slow to anger.
Joel 2:13: And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he [is] gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.
Contradiction with John 3:16
Highlights God's love and salvation, contrasting the theme of destruction.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39
Emphasizes inseparability from God's love, contrary to the devastation depicted in Jeremiah.
Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
Describes God as love, against the wrathful imagery presented.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.