Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joel 1:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joel 1:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joel 1:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Joel, he's telling people that food and happiness are disappearing from their homes and even from God's house. It means times are tough, and everyone feels sad and hungry.

Joel 1:16: Is not the meat cut off before our eyes, [yea], joy and gladness from the house of our God?

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

Joel 1:16 speaks about joy and gladness being cut off, while Psalm 23:1 expresses the Lord providing and being a shepherd, indicating abundance and not lack.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

Joel 1:16 states joy and gladness are cut off, suggesting scarcity, whereas Philippians 4:19 tells of God supplying all needs, suggesting abundance.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Psalm 16:11

Joel 1:16 mentions joy being cut off, while Psalm 16:11 emphasizes the fullness of joy in God's presence, suggesting continual joy.

Psalm 16:11: Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand [there are] pleasures for evermore.
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