Contradiction with Proverbs 14:29
This verse emphasizes patience and understanding, which contradicts Jonah's anger and impatience as described in Jonah 4:5.
Proverbs 14:29: [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly. [hasty...: Heb. short of spirit]
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:26
This verse advises being angry but not sinning and not letting the sun go down on your wrath, contrasting Jonah's sulking and prolonged anger.
Ephesians 4:26: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Contradiction with Philippians 2:14
Advises to do all things without complaining and arguing, which contrasts with Jonah's negative attitude.
Philippians 2:14: Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
Contradiction with Colossians 3:12-13
Encourages compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, which is contrary to Jonah's actions of leaving in anger.
Colossians 3:12-13: Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Advises to rejoice always and give thanks, which contradicts Jonah's reaction of sulking outside the city.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: Rejoice evermore.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Jonah 4:5 arises from differing interpretations of the sequence of events and the setting described in the Book of Jonah. Some scholars argue that the specific actions and locations mentioned might not align with historical accounts of Nineveh or its surroundings at the time. Additionally, there might be questions about the plausibility of Jonah's actions and the timing within the narrative. However, these points are often discussed more as literary or theological interpretations rather than strict contradictions.