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]