Contradictions and Paradoxes in Habakkuk 3:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Habakkuk 3:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Habakkuk 3:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Habakkuk, this verse is a special prayer or song he made to talk to God. It uses a fun, varied way of singing or playing music to help tell the prayer.

Habakkuk 3:1: A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth. [upon...: or, according to variable songs, or, tunes, called in Hebrew, Shigionoth]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

Contradicts with Habakkuk 3:1 by emphasizing not to use vain repetitions in prayer, whereas Habakkuk 3:1 is an example of a repeated prayer or song tradition.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Contradicts with Habakkuk 3:1 by advocating for continual prayer, whereas Habakkuk 3:1 is a single focused prayer.

1 Thessalonians 5:17: Pray without ceasing.

Contradiction with James 1:6

Contradicts with Habakkuk 3:1 by encouraging prayer without doubt, while Habakkuk 3:1 occurs in a context of impending adversity, potentially stirring doubt.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15

Contradicts with Habakkuk 3:1 by illustrating that God may not listen to prayers if hands are full of blood, contrasting with the efficacy assumed in Habakkuk 3:1.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

Contradicts with Habakkuk 3:1 by asserting that turning away from the law renders prayer abominable, whereas Habakkuk 3:1 is a prayer within the prophetic tradition.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
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