Contradiction with Isaiah 26:20
This verse speaks about God providing protection and refuge during a time of wrath, which contrasts with Nahum 1:8 describing complete destruction by flooding.
Isaiah 26:20: Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:10
This verse promises that no evil or plague will come near one's dwelling, contradicting the total annihilation implied in Nahum 1:8.
Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Contradiction with Genesis 9:11
God promises never to cause a flood to destroy all flesh again, which contradicts Nahum 1:8's depiction of an overwhelming flood.
Genesis 9:11: And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse suggests that God is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, which contradicts the swift destruction in Nahum 1:8.
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 Psalm 46:1
Declares God as a refuge and strength, a contrast to the picture of devastation in Nahum 1:8.
Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
Mention of God making it rain on the just and unjust contradicts the selective vengeance indicated in Nahum 1:8.
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 Revelation 7:3
The sealing of servants for protection contrasts with the unrelenting destruction described in Nahum 1:8.
Revelation 7:3: Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
Paradox #1
Nahum 1:8 can be perceived as depicting an image of divine retribution and destruction. A contradiction could arise when comparing this with the New Testament teachings of forgiveness and love, such as those found in Jesus' teachings. The seeming inconsistency is between the Old Testament's emphasis on judgment and the New Testament's focus on mercy and grace.
Paradox #2
Nahum 1:8 speaks about God's judgment and destruction of His enemies. The contradiction or conflict might involve the perception of a loving and merciful God also enacting severe punishment and destruction. Some people might struggle to reconcile these dual aspects of divine justice and mercy. However, this interpretation can differ based on individual beliefs and understandings.