Contradictions and Paradoxes in Haggai 2:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Haggai 2:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Haggai 2:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Haggai, God is telling Zerubbabel, Joshua, and all the people to be strong and keep working hard because He is with them, helping them. It's like when a parent encourages their child and promises to stay by their side no matter what.

Haggai 2:4: Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I [am] with you, saith the LORD of hosts:

Contradiction with Genesis 18:14

This verse asks if anything is too hard for the Lord, which might imply doubt, while Haggai 2:4 emphasizes strength and action without doubt.

Genesis 18:14: Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:20

This verse speaks of faith moving mountains, suggesting that faith alone is enough, whereas Haggai 2:4 encourages specific action and work along with faith.

Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:3

Paul expresses being with weakness, fear, and trembling, contrasting the call to be strong and fearless in Haggai 2:4.

1 Corinthians 2:3: And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

Encourages reliance on God's will rather than one's own plans or actions, while Haggai 2:4 emphasizes personal strength and work.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

Calls for stillness and knowing God is sovereign, which contrasts with the active command to "be strong and work" in Haggai 2:4.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
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