Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joel 3:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joel 3:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joel 3:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joel, God promises to rescue His people from where they have been sold and make the wrongdoers pay for what they did. This means God will help and protect His people and be fair to those who hurt them.

Joel 3:7: Behold, I will raise them out of the place whither ye have sold them, and will return your recompence upon your own head:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Joel 3:7 speaks of retribution, while Matthew 5:39 teaches to resist not evil and to turn the other cheek, encouraging forgiveness.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Joel 3:7 suggests God will retaliate against enemies, but Romans 12:19 advises believers not to avenge themselves, for vengeance belongs to the Lord.

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 Luke 6:27-28

Joel 3:7 supports recompense against enemies, yet Luke 6:27-28 instructs to love and bless them, advocating non-violence and compassion.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Joel 3:7 involves payback, whereas Proverbs 25:21-22 encourages feeding and providing for the enemy, which will "heap coals of fire" on their head, implying overcoming evil with good.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Joel 3:7 talks about returning what was done, contrasting with 1 Peter 3:9, which advises not to repay evil for evil but to bless.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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