Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joel 2:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joel 2:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joel 2:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Joel, God promises to send away the bad army from the north that was causing trouble, pushing them into an empty, dry land where they won't bother people anymore. God is doing this because they were being very mean and did bad things.

Joel 2:20: But I will remove far off from you the northern [army], and will drive him into a land barren and desolate, with his face toward the east sea, and his hinder part toward the utmost sea, and his stink shall come up, and his ill savour shall come up, because he hath done great things. [hath...: Heb. hath magnified to do]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies and pray for those who persecute, contrasting with the destruction of the northern army in Joel 2:20.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against seeking revenge, leaving it to God's wrath, whereas Joel 2:20 portrays God actively destroying the army.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, in contrast to the celebratory tone of dispensing with enemies found in Joel 2:20.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse calls to love your enemies, contrasting the divine punishment meted out to the northern army in Joel 2:20.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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