Contradiction with Psalm 46:10
Where Habakkuk 3:16 speaks of trembling and fear, Psalm 46:10 speaks of being still and knowing God, which suggests calm and peace instead of fear.
Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:18
Habakkuk 3:16 describes fear and trembling, whereas 1 John 4:18 states that perfect love casts out fear, implying that with God's love, there should be no fear.
1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Contradiction with John 14:27
Habakkuk 3:16 centers on fear and unrest, while John 14:27 speaks of the peace Jesus gives, not as the world gives, which should remove fear and trouble from the heart.
John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:6-7
Habakkuk 3:16 demonstrates anxiety over impending trouble, yet Philippians 4:6-7 advocates for tranquility through prayer, presenting God's peace as relief from anxiety.
Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Habakkuk 3:16 involves fear of forthcoming calamity, but Isaiah 41:10 encourages strength and fearlessness since God is with the believer.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-30
Habakkuk 3:16 describes distress and weariness, while Matthew 11:28-30 speaks of finding rest for one's soul by coming to Jesus, contrasting with the unrest depicted in Habakkuk.
Matthew 11:28-30: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7
Where Habakkuk 3:16 evokes fear, 2 Timothy 1:7 contradicts with the declaration that God has given a spirit of power, love, and sound mind, not fear.
2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.