Contradictions and Paradoxes in Haggai 2:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Haggai 2:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Haggai 2:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Haggai, God is saying that the new temple will be even more wonderful than the old one and that He will make sure there is peace there. It shows that God has a special plan to make things better for His people.

Haggai 2:9: The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27

This verse questions whether God can truly dwell on earth in a temple, whereas Haggai 2:9 speaks of the glory of God filling the latter house.

1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:4

This verse warns against trusting in the physical temple for security, contrary to the promise of peace in the latter house in Haggai 2:9.

Jeremiah 7:4: Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, [are] these.

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

It asserts that the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, contrasting with the notion of divine glory in the temple from Haggai 2:9.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with John 4:21

Jesus states that worship will not be confined to a temple, differing from the significance given to the latter house in Haggai 2:9.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:2

Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple, which contrasts with the promise of greater glory for the latter house in Haggai 2:9.

Matthew 24:2: And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
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