Contradiction with Jeremiah 4:27
Though Nahum 3:7 speaks of utter desolation with no possibility of help, this verse promises a remnant will be left amidst desolation.
Jeremiah 4:27: For thus hath the LORD said, The whole land shall be desolate; yet will I not make a full end.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:9
Nahum describes a complete devastation with none to mourn, whereas this verse acknowledges the survival of a remnant by divine mercy.
Isaiah 1:9: Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom, [and] we should have been like unto Gomorrah.
Contradiction with Hosea 1:10
Contradicts Nahum's notion of no consolation or restoration, as this verse promises restoration and increase despite past judgments.
Hosea 1:10: Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, [that] in the place where it was said unto them, Ye [are] not my people, [there] it shall be said unto them, [Ye are] the sons of the living God. [in...: or, instead of that]
Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:12
While Nahum implies total abandonment, this verse speaks of a preserved, humble remnant that will seek refuge.
Zephaniah 3:12: I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD.
Contradiction with Amos 9:8
Despite Nahum's assurance of complete destruction, this verse asserts that God will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob.
Amos 9:8: Behold, the eyes of the Lord GOD [are] upon the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from off the face of the earth; saving that I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22
Expresses God's continual mercies and faithfulness, contrary to Nahum's depiction of being beyond consolation.
Lamentations 3:22: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Contradiction with Micah 7:18-19
While Nahum suggests irrevocable ruin, this passage highlights God’s forgiveness and readiness to restore.
Micah 7:18-19: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 6:8
Nahum presents total forsaking, whereas Ezekiel speaks of sparing a few as a remnant.
Ezekiel 6:8: Yet will I leave a remnant, that ye may have [some] that shall escape the sword among the nations, when ye shall be scattered through the countries.
Paradox #1
Nahum 3:7 could be seen as morally conflicting because it talks about people turning away and not helping a city in distress. The contradiction lies in the expectation of offering help to those in need, which is a common moral teaching, yet here, people are depicted as avoiding assistance. This could be seen as inconsistent with other teachings about compassion and support.