Contradictions and Paradoxes in Habakkuk 3:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Habakkuk 3:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Habakkuk 3:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Habakkuk, God comes to save His people and helps them by defeating the bad guys. He protects the ones He has chosen and shows everyone how strong and caring He is.

Habakkuk 3:13: Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, [even] for salvation with thine anointed; thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked, by discovering the foundation unto the neck. Selah. [by...: Heb. making naked]

Contradiction with Exodus 15:3

While Habakkuk 3:13 depicts God as a savior for His people, Exodus 15:3 describes Him as a "man of war," emphasizing His role as a warrior rather than a protector.

Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

Habakkuk 3:13 focuses on God's role in salvation and deliverance, whereas Isaiah 45:7 presents God as the creator of both peace and evil, highlighting His control over all events, not just salvation.

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 48:10

Habakkuk 3:13 suggests God's intent to save His people, but Jeremiah 48:10 warns against doing the Lord's work deceitfully, implying that not all actions concerning God's deliverance are straightforward.

Jeremiah 48:10: Cursed [be] he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and cursed [be] he that keepeth back his sword from blood. [deceitfully: or, negligently]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 7:9

Habakkuk 3:13 portrays God as acting for the salvation of His anointed, but Ezekiel 7:9 discusses God's impartial judgment and recompense, focusing on punishment rather than deliverance.

Ezekiel 7:9: And mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: I will recompense thee according to thy ways and thine abominations [that] are in the midst of thee; and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD that smiteth. [thee according: Heb. upon thee, etc]

Contradiction with Amos 9:8

While Habakkuk 3:13 depicts a protective aspect of God, Amos 9:8 reveals the Lord's intent to destroy the sinful kingdom, which contrasts with an image of salvation.

Amos 9:8: Behold, the eyes of the Lord GOD [are] upon the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from off the face of the earth; saving that I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob, saith the LORD.
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