Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
This verse says that when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes his enemies be at peace with him, whereas Habakkuk 1:6 shows God raising the Chaldeans to come against others.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7
This verse expresses that God creates peace and evil, however, Habakkuk 1:6 specifically shows God raising a nation to do evil, contrasting His role as peace-maker.
Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse talks about plans for peace and not for evil, contradicting the destructive purpose for which God raises the Chaldeans in Habakkuk 1:6.
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 Matthew 5:9
This verse describes blessed are the peacemakers, suggesting a contrast to God raising up a violent nation in Habakkuk 1:6.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
This implies all things work for good to those who love God, conflicting with the notion of God empowering a nation's rise for conquering and violence in Habakkuk 1:6.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in Habakkuk 1:6 because it talks about God raising up a powerful and ruthless nation to punish the Israelites. This can seem inconsistent with the idea of God being loving and merciful. How can a good God allow or use something destructive to achieve His purposes? This might seem conflicting with the attributes of God being all-good and all-caring.
Paradox #2
Habakkuk 1:6 may present a contradiction or conflict because it describes God raising up the Babylonians, a powerful and ruthless nation, to conquer and punish others. This can be seen as conflicting with the idea of a loving and just God, as it appears to use violence and suffering as a means of achieving divine purposes.