Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:28
This verse speaks of God building and planting, suggesting restoration rather than punishment.
Jeremiah 31:28: And it shall come to pass, [that] like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Hosea 14:4
This verse talks about God healing and loving freely, which contrasts with punishment.
Hosea 14:4: I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-10
Here, God's mercy and slowness to anger is highlighted, contrasting with the idea of direct punishment.
Psalm 103:8-10: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
States that God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, contradicting the notion of punishment by the sword.
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 Jonah 3:10
God sees repentance and relents from sending calamity, opposing the idea of inevitable punishment.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-33
Describes God's compassion and unwillingness to bring grief.
Lamentations 3:31-33: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in this context could be the idea of punishment and suffering. Some might struggle with the concept of a loving and merciful God allowing harsh punishment or suffering. This can seem inconsistent with other messages of mercy and forgiveness found in the Bible.