Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joel 3:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joel 3:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joel 3:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joel, God is asking the people from Tyre, Zidon, and nearby places why they are trying to pay Him back for something. God says that if they try to pay Him back, He will quickly give their actions back to them.

Joel 3:4: Yea, and what have ye to do with me, O Tyre, and Zidon, and all the coasts of Palestine? will ye render me a recompence? and if ye recompense me, swiftly [and] speedily will I return your recompence upon your own head;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Joel 3:4 talks about retribution against Tyre and Sidon, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

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 Romans 12:19

Joel 3:4 implies taking vengeance, while Romans 12:19 advises against seeking personal revenge.

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 Proverbs 20:22

Joel 3:4 suggests repayment for deeds, whereas Proverbs 20:22 teaches to wait for the Lord for deliverance instead of seeking revenge.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

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