Contradictions and Paradoxes in Habakkuk 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Habakkuk 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Habakkuk 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Habakkuk, God is telling people that He is going to do something amazing and surprising that they wouldn't believe, even if someone explained it to them. This teaches that God can do incredible things that are hard to understand or expect.

Habakkuk 1:5: Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for [I] will work a work in your days, [which] ye will not believe, though it be told [you].

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

While Habakkuk 1:5 speaks of an incredible work that would not be believed, Jeremiah 29:11 promises plans for peace and a hopeful future, suggesting certainty rather than unbelief.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:4

Habakkuk 1:5 implies unforeseen events, whereas Psalm 37:4 suggests God grants the desires of the heart, indicating fulfilling known desires.

Psalm 37:4: Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Habakkuk 1:5 declares an astonishing work, whereas Isaiah 55:8-9 suggests God's ways always surpass human understanding, not just in one instance.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Habakkuk 1:5 involves upheaval and astonishment, while 1 Corinthians 14:33 states God is not the author of confusion, suggesting clarity rather than shock.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

Paul acknowledges the unsearchable judgments of God, contrasting with Habakkuk 1:5 which speaks of a singular, specific event not believed.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

Paradox #1

One possible contradiction related to that verse could involve the interpretation and application to various events. Some people might see it as prophecy about a specific historical event in ancient times, while others might apply it to different, more modern situations, leading to differing views and inconsistencies about the exact context or fulfillment.

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