Contradictions and Paradoxes in Habakkuk 2:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Habakkuk 2:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Habakkuk 2:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Habakkuk, he is like a guard who stands high up in a tower, patiently waiting to listen to what God will say to him. He wants to be ready to answer when God talks to him about what he might be doing wrong.

Habakkuk 2:1: I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. [tower: Heb. fenced place] [unto me: or, in me] [when...: or, when I am argued with: Heb. upon my reproof, or, arguing]

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:3

Engaging in peace and avoiding contention contradicts standing watch and waiting for God's reproof.

Proverbs 20:3: [It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:41

The instruction to watch and pray to avoid temptation contrasts with awaiting reproof rather than avoiding error.

Matthew 26:41: He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Advising to be slow to speak aligns with listening more than standing ready for immediate response.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus's declaration about the nature of His kingdom not being of this world contrasts with the expectation of earthly vigilance.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Luke 10:40-42

Martha’s active worrying contrasts with Habakkuk's passive waiting for guidance.

Luke 10:40-42: But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
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