Contradictions and Paradoxes in Habakkuk 2:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Habakkuk 2:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Habakkuk 2:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Habakkuk, bad people will one day get punished and those they hurt will be like winners who take their stuff. It's like when a bully finally gets in trouble, and the ones who were bullied get the bully's toys.

Habakkuk 2:7: Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall bite thee, and awake that shall vex thee, and thou shalt be for booties unto them?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Habakkuk 2:7 speaks of rising against oppressors, while Matthew 5:39 advises to turn the other cheek instead of retaliating.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Habakkuk 2:7 implies taking vengeance, whereas Romans 12:19 teaches to leave vengeance to God.

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 Proverbs 20:22

Habakkuk 2:7 suggests paying back, but Proverbs 20:22 advises waiting for the Lord to bring salvation.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Luke 6:29

Habakkuk 2:7 talks of retribution, while Luke 6:29 asks to offer the other cheek when hit, promoting non-retaliation.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

While Habakkuk 2:7 refers to rising against those who plunder, 1 Peter 3:9 encourages not to return evil for evil.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Habakkuk 2:7 indicates self-retaliation, yet Exodus 14:14 tells believers that God will fight for them.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
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