Contradictions and Paradoxes in Habakkuk 3:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Habakkuk 3:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Habakkuk 3:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Habakkuk, God has the power to defeat those who try to harm others, especially those who secretly hurt the poor. Even when people come quickly like a storm to cause trouble, God can stop them and protect the weak.

Habakkuk 3:14: Thou didst strike through with his staves the head of his villages: they came out as a whirlwind to scatter me: their rejoicing [was] as to devour the poor secretly. [came...: Heb. were tempestuous]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Habakkuk 3:14 suggests a violent downfall of the oppressors, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and bless those who curse you.

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 3:14 describes retribution against foes, but Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God instead of seeking it personally.

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 24:17

Habakkuk 3:14 reflects joy in the defeat of enemies, whereas Proverbs 24:17 warns against rejoicing when your enemy falls.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Habakkuk 3:14 involves defeating opponents, in contrast to Luke 6:27-28, which instructs to love and do good to those who hate you.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Habakkuk 3:14 depicts destruction of enemies, while 1 Thessalonians 5:15 calls for always pursuing what is good for each other and everyone else.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
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