Contradiction with Psalm 104:5
This verse states that the Earth is firmly set and cannot be moved, contradicting the idea of the Earth shaking in Nahum 1:5.
Psalm 104:5: [Who] laid the foundations of the earth, [that] it should not be removed for ever. [Who...: Heb. He hath founded the earth upon her bases]
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:18
This verse emphasizes that God created the Earth to be inhabited and stable, which contrasts with the turmoil suggested in Nahum 1:5.
Isaiah 45:18: For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I [am] the LORD; and [there is] none else.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:4
This verse claims that the Earth abides forever, while Nahum 1:5 implies its foundations can be shaken.
Ecclesiastes 1:4: [One] generation passeth away, and [another] generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.
Contradiction with Psalm 93:1
It declares that the world is established and cannot be moved, opposing the concept of the Earth trembling in Nahum 1:5.
Psalm 93:1: The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, [wherewith] he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
Contradiction with Psalm 96:10
Suggests that the world is established and unmovable, which contradicts the imagery of upheaval in Nahum 1:5.
Psalm 96:10: Say among the heathen [that] the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
Paradox #1
Nahum 1:5 could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of a loving and gentle God, as it depicts a powerful reaction of nature to God's presence, emphasizing divine wrath and might. This can conflict with images of God as compassionate and nurturing, seen in other parts of the Bible.
Paradox #2
The verse describes natural phenomena like mountains quaking and hills melting, which can be interpreted as poetic imagery rather than scientific occurrences. Such descriptions might conflict with scientific understanding if taken literally, as mountains and hills do not melt in a literal sense. However, these are often understood as metaphorical expressions used to convey a sense of power and awe, not as scientific statements.
Paradox #3
Nahum 1:5 talks about the power and might of God, describing a natural phenomenon as a reaction to God's presence. A contradiction or inconsistency might arise when comparing this depiction of God's overwhelming power with the concept of a loving and forgiving God. Some might see a conflict between the idea of a God that inspires fear through displays of power and one that promotes love and compassion.