Contradictions and Paradoxes in Habakkuk 1:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Habakkuk 1:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Habakkuk 1:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Habakkuk, people who do bad things sometimes think their strength comes from their own small gods, instead of the true God. God wants us to know that real power comes only from Him.

Habakkuk 1:11: Then shall [his] mind change, and he shall pass over, and offend, [imputing] this his power unto his god.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

Suggests the Lord's counsel stands above human plans, contrary to Habakkuk 1:11's implication of self-reliant power.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Highlights God's thoughts and ways as higher, which opposes the idea of human capability as seen in Habakkuk 1:11.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

Promotes boasting in understanding God rather than might, contrasting the self-glory in Habakkuk 1:11.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek, opposing the proud spirit depicted in Habakkuk 1:11.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with James 4:6

God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble, contradicting the prideful attitude in Habakkuk 1:11.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
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