Contradiction with Matthew 24:36
Contradicts Joel 2:31 by stating that no one knows the day or hour of significant events, whereas Joel 2:31 describes observable celestial signs before the 'great and terrible day of the Lord.'
Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2
Contradicts Joel 2:31 by indicating that the day of the Lord comes unexpectedly like a thief in the night, suggesting a lack of clear warning signs.
1 Thessalonians 5:2: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:10
Contradicts Joel 2:31 by stating that the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, implying suddenness without prior signs.
2 Peter 3:10: But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
Contradiction with Mark 13:32
Contradicts Joel 2:31 by emphasizing that no one knows about the day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, which contrasts with the specific signs mentioned in Joel.
Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
Contradiction with Acts 1:7
Contradicts Joel 2:31 by suggesting that times and dates are not for humans to know, contrasting with the explicit natural signs given in Joel.
Acts 1:7: And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3
Contradicts Joel 2:31 by suggesting peace and safety will be proclaimed just before sudden destruction comes, as opposed to being preceded by noticeable cosmic events.
1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
Paradox #1
Joel 2:31 mentions signs in the heavens such as the sun turning to darkness and the moon to blood. A potential theological conflict arises when comparing these signs with other biblical descriptions of end times. For instance, in the New Testament, Jesus in the Gospels mentions signs that may happen in a different sequence or context, leading to interpretations that could seem inconsistent. Different understandings of prophecy and symbolism may lead to varied opinions on whether these events are literal or metaphorical, which can cause debate among theologians and scholars.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in the verse is the description of the sun turning to darkness and the moon becoming blood before a great event. Scientifically, this doesn't align with our understanding of natural celestial phenomena. A solar eclipse can cause the sun to appear dark, and a lunar eclipse can make the moon look red, but both events are predictable and normal occurrences that don't indicate any extraordinary or catastrophic events as implied by the verse.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency could arise from interpreting signs of destruction as indicators of divine plans, which might seem to conflict with the idea of a benevolent and protective deity. This could lead to confusion about whether such events are something to be feared or understood as part of a larger, possibly positive scheme.