Contradictions and Paradoxes in Haggai 2:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Haggai 2:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Haggai 2:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Haggai, God is telling Zerubbabel, the leader of Judah, that He will make big changes in the world. This means God is powerful and will do something important.

Haggai 2:21: Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying, I will shake the heavens and the earth;

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Haggai 2:21 speaks of shaking and potential destruction of kingdoms, whereas Isaiah 2:4 talks about peace and nations not learning war anymore.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Haggai 2:21 focuses on upheaval, whereas Jeremiah 29:11 reassures of plans for peace and hope for the future.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Haggai 2:21 implies destabilization, while Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers, suggesting that peace is preferred.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:28

Haggai 2:21 refers to a shaking that affects kingdoms, in contrast to Hebrews 12:28 which speaks of a kingdom that cannot be shaken.

Hebrews 12:28: Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: [let...: or, let us hold fast]
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