Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nahum 1:1

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

According to Nahum, this verse means that he had a message from God about a place called Nineveh. It was like having a big, important job to tell people what God wanted them to know.

Nahum 1:1: The burden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

This verse discusses God's mercy towards Nineveh, where He spares the city after its inhabitants repent, contrasting with the impending judgment theme of Nahum 1:1.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse promotes love for enemies, which contrasts with the prophecy of Nineveh's destruction.

Matthew 5:44: 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 Ezekiel 18:32

This verse states that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, which can be seen as contrasting with the descriptive judgment in Nahum 1:1.

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]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse highlights God's patience and desire for all to come to repentance, in contrast to the immediate pronouncement of destruction in Nahum 1:1.

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 Exodus 34:6-7

These verses emphasize God's mercy and forgiveness, which appear contrary to the theme of retribution against Nineveh in Nahum 1:1.

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,
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