Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5
This verse suggests that the dead know nothing, which contradicts the idea of healing and renewal in Malachi 4:2.
Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:19-20
These verses imply that humans and animals share the same fate, negating the unique promise of healing and righteousness in Malachi 4:2.
Ecclesiastes 3:19-20: For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Job 14:10-12
These verses speak of death as a final state until the end times, contrasting with the immediate hope and healing presented in Malachi 4:2.
Job 14:10-12: But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where [is] he? [wasteth...: Heb. is weakened, or, cut off]
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:6-8
The transient nature of human life as described here contradicts the enduring righteousness and healing promised in Malachi 4:2.
Isaiah 40:6-8: The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh [is] grass, and all the goodliness thereof [is] as the flower of the field:
Contradiction with Psalm 39:5
The emphasis on the brevity of life contrasts with the long-term healing and vitality mentioned in Malachi 4:2.
Psalm 39:5: Behold, thou hast made my days [as] an handbreadth; and mine age [is] as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state [is] altogether vanity. Selah. [at...: Heb. settled]
Contradiction with Isaiah 57:1-2
These verses suggest that the righteous perish and are taken away to avoid evil, which contrasts with the healing and prosperity for the righteous in Malachi 4:2.
Isaiah 57:1-2: The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth [it] to heart: and merciful men [are] taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil [to come]. [merciful...: Heb. men of kindness, or, godliness] [from...: or, from that which is evil]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Malachi 4:2 is the reference to the "sun of righteousness" with "healing in its rays." Scientifically, the sun emits sunlight that can have both beneficial and harmful effects on living beings. Excessive exposure to sunlight can cause skin damage and health issues, due to ultraviolet radiation. However, the verse metaphorically suggests complete healing through sunlight, which could be seen as inconsistent with the physical reality of sunlight's effects on the human body.