Contradiction with Psalm 23:1
Explains God's provision and care, contrasting with Joel 1:19's depiction of a cry for help amid destruction.
Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:19
Declares that God will supply every need, opposing Joel 1:19's lament of devastation and lack.
Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:26
Describes God's care for the birds, suggesting provision and sustenance, unlike the desolation in Joel 1:19.
Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Contradiction with Genesis 8:22
Promises continual seasons and harvests, which contrasts with the imagery of consumption by fire in Joel 1:19.
Genesis 8:22: While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. [While...: Heb. As yet all the days of the earth]
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Offers assurance of God's presence and strength, in contrast to the dire situation presented in Joel 1:19.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:10
Promises no harm or disaster will overtake you, contrary to the destruction evident in Joel 1:19.
Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32
Encourages not to worry about basic needs, which contrasts with the devastation and lack in Joel 1:19.
Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Speaks of plans to prosper and not harm, which contradicts the scenario of devastation in Joel 1:19.
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 John 10:10
Describes Jesus coming to offer abundant life, in contrast to the consuming fire and barren wilderness in Joel 1:19.
John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.