Contradiction with Psalm 86:15
Explains that God is full of compassion and mercy, contrary to the depiction of God's vengeance in Nahum 1:2.
Psalm 86:15: But thou, O Lord, [art] a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
Contradiction with Exodus 34:6
Describes God as merciful, gracious, and slow to anger, contradicting the idea of God as jealous and vengeful in Nahum 1:2.
Exodus 34:6: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
States that God is love, which contrasts with the image of God as a wrathful avenger in Nahum 1:2.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with James 1:20
Suggests that human wrath does not produce righteousness, implying a contradiction with the vengeful nature of God as described in Nahum 1:2.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8
Declares that God is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, contrasting with the portrayal in Nahum 1:2.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Paradox #1
This verse talks about God's anger and vengeance. A possible contradiction or inconsistency could be with verses that emphasize God's love, mercy, and forgiveness. The challenge lies in understanding how God can be both loving and wrathful.
Paradox #2
Nahum 1:2 speaks about God's vengeance and anger. A perceived contradiction might arise when compared to New Testament teachings about God's love and forgiveness. These differing perspectives could be seen as inconsistent regarding God's nature, with the Old Testament emphasizing justice and the New Testament highlighting grace and mercy.
Paradox #3
Nahum 1:2 describes God's wrath and vengeance. A contradiction or inconsistency might arise when comparing this depiction of God with other parts of the Bible that emphasize God's love, mercy, and forgiveness. Some people might find it difficult to reconcile the idea of a loving God with this portrayal of a vengeful God. However, interpretations and understandings can vary.
Paradox #4
The concept of a vengeful deity that enacts wrath and revenge might contradict the scientific understanding of natural phenomena, which attributes events to natural causes rather than divine intervention. In science, earthquakes, storms, or other disastrous events are explained through physical processes, not as acts of divine retribution.
Paradox #5
The contradiction could be that the verse depicts God as both vengeful and wrathful, which might seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that describe God as loving and forgiving. This contrast could create confusion about God's true nature.