Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joel 2:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joel 2:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joel 2:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joel, God promises that everyone will have enough food and be happy. People will thank God for being so wonderful to them, and they will always feel proud and not embarrassed.

Joel 2:26: And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:45

This verse implies that God gives both blessings and hardships ("rain on the just and the unjust"), contradicting the consistent satisfaction promised in Joel 2:26.

Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Contradiction with Job 14:1

This verse highlights the troubles of life ("man...is of few days and full of trouble"), contradicting the fulfillment and lack of shame in Joel 2:26.

Job 14:1: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:17

This verse expresses dissatisfaction with life, contradicting the contentment and satisfaction described in Joel 2:26.

Ecclesiastes 2:17: Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun [is] grievous unto me: for all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12

This verse states that the godly will face persecution, contradicting the uninterrupted satisfaction and lack of shame in Joel 2:26.

2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Contradiction with Luke 6:25

This verse warns of future lack ("Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger"), contradicting the promise of ongoing satisfaction in Joel 2:26.

Luke 6:25: Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 3:17-18

This describes a scenario of lack and desolation, contradicting the assurance of abundance and praise in Joel 2:26.

Habakkuk 3:17-18: Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither [shall] fruit [be] in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and [there shall be] no herd in the stalls: [fail: Heb. lie]
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.