Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1
Nahum 1:12 claims that the afflicted will no longer afflict, whereas Jeremiah questions why the wicked prosper.
Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]
Contradiction with Isaiah 48:22
Nahum 1:12 assures relief from affliction, but Isaiah states there is no peace for the wicked.
Isaiah 48:22: [There is] no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:10-11
Nahum 1:12 suggests an end to affliction, but this Psalm says the wicked may be in power only briefly, implying they exist and cause harm.
Psalm 37:10-11: For yet a little while, and the wicked [shall] not [be]: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it [shall] not [be].
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
Nahum 1:12 speaks of ending affliction, while Matthew reveals that God causes the sun to rise on the just and unjust, implying continued coexistence.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14
Nahum 1:12 promises an end to affliction, yet Ecclesiastes observes that sometimes the wicked prosper and the righteous suffer.
Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.
Paradox #1
Nahum 1:12 could be seen as conflicting with other parts of the Bible that emphasize God's compassion and forgiveness, as this verse highlights God's intention to destroy and bring trouble. This might seem inconsistent with messages of mercy elsewhere. However, interpreting this requires understanding the historical and situational context, highlighting God's justice against wrongdoing.
Paradox #2
Nahum 1:12 might seem to have a moral conflict because it suggests that even though people feel strong and safe, they can still be punished or destroyed. This can seem inconsistent with the belief in a caring and protective God. It might appear that those who are strong might expect protection, but the verse shows that strength doesn't guarantee security from punishment. This could feel contradictory to people who believe in divine justice based on personal righteousness rather than might or power.