Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks, advocating for peace rather than war.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Micah 4:3
Similar to Isaiah 2:4, it speaks of nations not learning war anymore and transforming weapons into agricultural tools.
Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction with the message in Joel 3:10 is its contrast with passages that advocate for peace and non-violence, like those found in the New Testament. For instance, Jesus teaches about turning the other cheek and peacemaking, which can seem in conflict with a call to prepare for war. This difference highlights the transition between the Old and New Testament teachings, where Old Testament prophecies and judgments often involve physical battles, while the New Testament emphasizes spiritual peace and love.
Paradox #2
Joel 3:10 talks about turning tools of farming into weapons, which might seem to contradict passages advocating for peace, like those in the New Testament that encourage turning weapons into tools for peace. The conflict arises from differing contexts—one verse focuses on preparing for defense, while the other promotes peace and reconciliation.
Paradox #3
The verse suggests transforming farming tools into weapons, which contradicts practical and scientific knowledge of metallurgy and agriculture. Farming tools are designed for specific agricultural purposes, while weapons require different materials and construction to be effective in combat. Therefore, the notion of directly converting tools into weapons is scientifically inconsistent.