Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
This verse speaks of the meek inheriting the earth, suggesting that strength and might are not the ultimate values before God.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6
This verse emphasizes that successes come not by might nor power, but by God's spirit, contrasting with the idea of being mighty.
Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Advises against taking vengeance, implying that power or might in hunting or conquering should be left to God rather than man.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
Highlights that the Lord values the heart over outward appearance or might, suggesting a possible conflict with being celebrated for might.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:32
States that someone who controls their spirit is greater than one who conquers a city, providing a contrast to the mightiness of a hunter.
Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.