Contradictions and Paradoxes in Malachi 1:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Malachi 1:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Malachi 1:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Malachi, God is telling the people of Edom that even if they try to rebuild what is broken, He will still tear it down because they have done wrong things, and He is very upset with them. God wants everyone to know that Edom is a place where bad things happen.

Malachi 1:4: Whereas Edom saith, We are impoverished, but we will return and build the desolate places; thus saith the LORD of hosts, They shall build, but I will throw down; and they shall call them, The border of wickedness, and, The people against whom the LORD hath indignation for ever.

Contradiction with Psalm 145:9

Psalm 145:9 states that "The Lord is good to all", which contradicts Malachi 1:4 where God expresses indignation and wrath towards the Edomites.

Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.

Contradiction with James 1:17

James 1:17 mentions that every good and perfect gift is from above, highlighting God's unchanging nature, which contrasts with the hostile attitude towards Edom in Malachi 1:4.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44-45

Matthew 5:44-45 teaches to love enemies and bless those who curse you, whereas Malachi 1:4 depicts God's continual anger towards Edom.

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 2 Peter 3:9

2 Peter 3:9 expresses God's patience and desire for all to come to repentance, contrary to the condemnation of Edom in Malachi 1:4.

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.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

Ezekiel 18:32 states that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, which stands in opposition to the judgment pronounced in Malachi 1:4.

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]
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