Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
This verse describes God's creation as "very good," which contrasts with Haggai 1:11's depiction of a curse on the land.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with James 1:17
It states that every good and perfect gift is from above, opposing the implication of divine-induced scarcity in Haggai 1:11.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Contradiction with Psalm 104:13-15
Speaks of God providing abundantly for the earth, which contrasts the drought and hardship described in Haggai 1:11.
Psalm 104:13-15: He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-33
Encourages trust that God will provide for needs, while Haggai 1:11 describes a withholding of provisions.
Matthew 6:31-33: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:8
Promises blessings on storehouses and all undertaking, which opposes the lack described in Haggai 1:11.
Deuteronomy 28:8: The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. [storehouses: or, barns]
Contradiction with Joel 2:24-26
Promises abundant harvests and satisfaction, which contradicts the adverse conditions in Haggai 1:11.
Joel 2:24-26: And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the fats shall overflow with wine and oil.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:19
Speaks of God supplying all needs, conflicting with the scarcity described in Haggai 1:11.
Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:26
Declares the earth and its fullness belong to the Lord, contradicting the idea of deprivation in Haggai 1:11.
1 Corinthians 10:26: For the earth [is] the Lord's, and the fulness thereof.
Paradox #1
Haggai 1:11 talks about God causing a drought as a consequence for the people's actions. A possible doctrinal conflict could be the idea of a loving God intentionally causing harm or suffering, which might seem inconsistent with the portrayal of God as compassionate in other parts of the Bible. However, it can also be understood within the context of divine judgment and the idea that God allows consequences to encourage people to turn back to Him.
Paradox #2
Haggai 1:11 describes God's action of causing a drought as a consequence of the people's neglect in rebuilding the temple. A possible contradiction or conflict could arise from the idea of a benevolent God intentionally bringing hardship or suffering to people. Some may find this inconsistent with the view of a compassionate and loving deity, questioning whether such actions align with fairness and mercy.