Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joel 2:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joel 2:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joel 2:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joel, Christians believe that God is telling His people that He is with them and is their one true God. He promises they will never need to feel embarrassed or alone because He will always be there for them.

Joel 2:27: And ye shall know that I [am] in the midst of Israel, and [that] I [am] the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:17

This verse talks about God hiding His face from the Israelites, suggesting His presence can indeed be absent.

Deuteronomy 31:17: Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils come upon us, because our God [is] not among us? [befall: Heb. find]

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:15

It describes God as sometimes hiding Himself, which contradicts the assurance of His constant presence in Joel 2:27.

Isaiah 45:15: Verily thou [art] a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.

Contradiction with Psalm 22:1

David feels forsaken by God, illustrating a perceived absence that contrasts the promise in Joel 2:27.

Psalm 22:1: [To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? [Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning] [helping...: Heb. my salvation]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 39:23

This verse mentions God hiding His face because of Israel's sin, in contrast to Joel 2:27's assertion of God's unceasing presence.

Ezekiel 39:23: And the heathen shall know that the house of Israel went into captivity for their iniquity: because they trespassed against me, therefore hid I my face from them, and gave them into the hand of their enemies: so fell they all by the sword.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8

This verse speaks of God not hearing prayers, which can imply a lack of presence or attention, contradicting the idea in Joel 2:27.

Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2

It conveys the prophet's feeling that God does not hear or save, which opposes the assurance of God being in the midst of His people.

Habakkuk 1:2: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!
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