Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jonah 3:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jonah 3:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jonah 3:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Jonah, God told Jonah to get up and go to the big city of Nineveh to tell the people His message. God wanted Jonah to help the people make better choices.

Jonah 3:2: Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies, which contradicts the directive in Jonah 3:2 to warn Nineveh of impending doom.

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 Romans 12:19

This verse advises not to seek vengeance, which stands in contrast to Jonah being sent by God to proclaim judgment.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

This verse states that God takes no pleasure in the wicked's death, contradicting the message of impending destruction in Jonah 3:2.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with James 1:20

This verse highlights that human anger does not produce righteousness, contrasting with the angry message Jonah was initially told to deliver.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse expresses God's desire for all to come to repentance, which appears contradictory since Jonah is initially sent to announce destruction, not repentance.

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.
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