Contradictions and Paradoxes in Habakkuk 3:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Habakkuk 3:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Habakkuk 3:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Habakkuk, God gives us strength, just like how a deer can jump and run easily. This means God helps us do hard things and keeps us safe even when life is tough.

Habakkuk 3:19: The LORD God [is] my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' [feet], and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. [chief...: or, overseer] [stringed...: Heb. Neginoth]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Habakkuk 3:19 speaks of the Lord providing strength and sure footing, indicating preparedness, while Matthew 6:34 suggests not focusing on the future but rather on present troubles.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Habakkuk 3:19 implies reliance on strength granted by God, yet Proverbs 3:5 advises trusting the Lord with all heart and not depending on one's understanding, which implies surrender rather than empowerment.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

Habakkuk 3:19 focuses on the strength and abilities given by God, whereas Jeremiah calls for not glorying in one's might but understanding and knowing God.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

Habakkuk 3:19 emphasizes God's empowerment, while this verse suggests that even God's perceived weakness is stronger than human strength, focusing on the contrast.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Habakkuk 3:19 celebrates strength and sure-footedness, while these verses highlight finding strength in weakness and boasting in infirmities for Christ's power to rest upon us.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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