Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joel 2:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joel 2:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joel 2:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Joel, this verse means that people will be very scared and sad when they see something terrible coming. Everyone's face will look dark, like they are worried or upset.

Joel 2:6: Before their face the people shall be much pained: all faces shall gather blackness. [blackness: Heb. pot]

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

This verse speaks of the LORD as a source of light and salvation, dispelling fear, which contradicts the terror and gloom described in Joel 2:6.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse emphasizes fearlessness and God's support, contrasting with the fear and trembling experienced in Joel 2:6.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse highlights a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, opposing the fear and weakness shown in Joel 2:6.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This verse mentions perfect love casting out fear, contradicting the fear seen on all faces in Joel 2:6.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:2

This verse declares a refusal to fear despite chaos, differing from the fear-induced behavior depicted in Joel 2:6.

Psalm 46:2: Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; [midst...: Heb. heart of the seas]
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