Contradictions and Paradoxes in Haggai 2:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Haggai 2:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Haggai 2:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Haggai, God wants the people to think carefully about everything that happened before they started building His temple. It's like asking them to remember how things were before they decided to change and make better choices.

Haggai 2:15: And now, I pray you, consider from this day and upward, from before a stone was laid upon a stone in the temple of the LORD:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 11:26-28

These verses focus on a choice between blessings and curses based on obedience or disobedience, whereas Haggai 2:15 discusses reflecting on past actions and their consequences.

Deuteronomy 11:26-28: Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse;

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes that the Lord looks at the heart rather than outward appearances or actions, which contrasts with Haggai 2:15's implication that external actions had direct consequences.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse encourages not worrying about tomorrow, which contrasts with the retrospective and cautionary focus of Haggai 2:15.

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 Ecclesiastes 7:10

This verse advises against dwelling on the past as Haggai 2:15 does, suggesting instead that such reflections are not wise.

Ecclesiastes 7:10: Say not thou, What is [the cause] that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this. [wisely: Heb. out of wisdom]
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