Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joel 3:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joel 3:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joel 3:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Joel, God promises to forgive and clean the people, making everything right and good, because He is with them and cares for them very much. It shows how God loves His people and wants to make everything better.

Joel 3:21: For I will cleanse their blood [that] I have not cleansed: for the LORD dwelleth in Zion. [for the...: or, even I the LORD that]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse states that the soul who sins shall die, contradicting the notion of innocent blood being cleansed without repercussion.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34

This verse promises forgiveness and forgetfulness of sin, which contrasts with the notion of pursuing punishment for spilled blood.

Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13

This verse mentions that God cannot look on iniquity, contrasting the idea of divine presence in a place needing rectification.

Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7

This verse talks about how the wicked should forsake their ways and be pardoned, which contradicts the theme of avenging or cleansing through violence.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:17

This verse assures that sins and iniquities will be remembered no more, conflicting with the idea of ongoing accountability.

Hebrews 10:17: And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. [And their: some copies have, Then he said, And their]

Paradox #1

Joel 3:21 discusses divine justice and forgiveness, which some might interpret as a contradiction because it suggests both punishment and forgiveness can coexist. It raises questions about how justice is applied consistently and whether forgiveness is offered unconditionally or contingent upon certain actions. This could be seen as inconsistent in terms of how divine fairness is portrayed.

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