Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joel 2:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joel 2:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joel 2:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Joel, God might change His mind and be kind to us, giving us good things. We should hope and trust in God's goodness, and maybe He will give us a chance to offer Him gifts.

Joel 2:14: Who knoweth [if] he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him; [even] a meat offering and a drink offering unto the LORD your God?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 15:1

This verse suggests that God's decision to punish is resolute, even if interceded by great figures, contrasting the hope for repentance and mercy in Joel 2:14.

Jeremiah 15:1: Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, [yet] my mind [could] not [be] toward this people: cast [them] out of my sight, and let them go forth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15

This verse indicates that God will not listen or forgive despite prayers, opposing the potential for divine forgiveness suggested in Joel 2:14.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 24:14

Here, God declares that His decision is final and will not change, which contradicts the possibility of God relenting in Joel 2:14.

Ezekiel 24:14: I the LORD have spoken [it]: it shall come to pass, and I will do [it]; I will not go back, neither will I spare, neither will I repent; according to thy ways, and according to thy doings, shall they judge thee, saith the Lord GOD.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:42-44

These verses suggest that God has hidden Himself and does not hear prayers due to sins, contrasting the hope for mercy in Joel 2:14.

Lamentations 3:42-44: We have transgressed and have rebelled: thou hast not pardoned.

Contradiction with Malachi 1:9

This verse indicates that seeking God's favor may not be granted due to previous offenses, opposing the hopeful plea for mercy in Joel 2:14.

Malachi 1:9: And now, I pray you, beseech God that he will be gracious unto us: this hath been by your means: will he regard your persons? saith the LORD of hosts. [God: Heb. the face of God] [by...: Heb. from your hand]
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