Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
These verses describe God's character as merciful and gracious, which contrasts with Jonah's displeasure at God's compassion towards Nineveh, reflecting a lack of understanding of God's attributes.
Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses highlight that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human ways, contradicting Jonah's expectation of God acting according to his own desire.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 2:4
This verse speaks of the riches of God's kindness and patience leading to repentance, contrasting Jonah's anger at God giving Nineveh time to repent.
Romans 2:4: Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44-45
Jesus teaches to love your enemies, which contradicts Jonah's anger and wish for Nineveh's destruction.
Matthew 5:44-45: 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 1 John 4:8
This verse states that God is love, which contradicts Jonah's negative reaction to God's love and mercy towards Nineveh.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Jonah 4:6 could be seen as God's temporary relief to Jonah contrasted with Jonah's lack of compassion for the people of Nineveh. This may highlight inconsistency between receiving mercy and showing mercy to others.