Contradictions and Paradoxes in Habakkuk 3:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Habakkuk 3:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Habakkuk 3:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Habakkuk, God was very angry and moved through the land like a strong warrior, defeating the people who did not believe in Him. This shows that God is powerful and protects His people.

Habakkuk 3:12: Thou didst march through the land in indignation, thou didst thresh the heathen in anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Habakkuk 3:12 depicts God in wrath as He threshes the nations, whereas Matthew 5:44 commands love for enemies and represents a message of peace and forgiveness.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Habakkuk 3:12 shows God's vengeance against nations, while Romans 12:19 advises believers to leave vengeance to God and promotes personal forbearance and forgiveness.

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 James 3:17

The description of God's wrath in Habakkuk 3:12 contrasts with James 3:17, which emphasizes wisdom as pure, peaceable, and gentle, offering a different perspective on divine action.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
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