Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
While Malachi 1:1 speaks of a burden or oracle, Jeremiah 29:11 offers a message of hope and future prosperity, suggesting differing divine intentions.
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 145:9
Malachi 1:1 begins a prophecy about judgment, whereas Psalm 145:9 speaks of the LORD's goodness and compassion towards all, seemingly a contradiction in divine attitude.
Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.
Contradiction with John 3:16
Malachi 1:1 addresses a specific people through a burden, while John 3:16 presents a universal message of love and salvation, contrasting the scope of audience and message.
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 Isaiah 55:8-9
Malachi 1:1 starts with a prophecy of judgment, whereas Isaiah 55:8-9 emphasizes God's higher, often unknowable plans, which can seem different from specific, communicated burdens.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
Malachi 1:1 presents a burden or oracle focused on specific outcomes, while Romans 8:28 speaks of all things working together for good, a more positive tone.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.