Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joel 3:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joel 3:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joel 3:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Joel, God is calling everyone from all around to come together in a special place called the Valley of Jehoshaphat, where He will decide what is right and wrong for all the people. It's like when a teacher gathers kids to talk about what happened and who was good or bad.

Joel 3:12: Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Joel 3:12 calls for judgment upon the nations, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, promoting peace and reconciliation.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Luke 6:37

Joel 3:12 speaks of judgment, while Luke 6:37 advises against judging and condemning others, emphasizing forgiveness instead.

Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Joel 3:12 involves executing judgment, contrasting with Romans 12:19, which instructs believers to leave vengeance to God and not to repay evil for evil.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 4:12

Joel 3:12 supports divine judgment, while James 4:12 warns humans against judging one another, affirming God as the only lawgiver and judge.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
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