Contradictions and Paradoxes in Malachi 2:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Malachi 2:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Malachi 2:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Malachi, God is sad because people are being mean and not treating each other nicely, so He doesn't want their gifts anymore. He wants them to be good and loving instead.

Malachi 2:13: And this have ye done again, covering the altar of the LORD with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth [it] with good will at your hand.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:31-32

These verses contradict Malachi 2:13 by permitting divorce under the condition of marital unfaithfulness, whereas Malachi emphasizes faithfulness and condemns treachery against one's spouse.

Matthew 5:31-32: It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:

Contradiction with Mark 10:11-12

These verses contradict Malachi 2:13 by stating that remarriage after divorce constitutes adultery, while Malachi focuses on the emotional and covenantal betrayal.

Mark 10:11-12: And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:15

This verse contradicts Malachi 2:13 by allowing separation if an unbelieving partner departs, thus providing a different guideline for maintaining marital relationships.

1 Corinthians 7:15: But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such [cases]: but God hath called us to peace. [to peace: Gr. in peace]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:1-4

This passage contradicts Malachi 2:13 by providing a legal procedure for divorce due to "some uncleanness," in contrast to Malachi's focus on husbandly faithfulness.

Deuteronomy 24:1-4: When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give [it] in her hand, and send her out of his house. [some...: Heb. matter of nakedness] [divorcement: Heb. cutting off]

Contradiction with Ezra 10:2-3

These verses contradict Malachi 2:13 as they depict a scenario where divorce is encouraged to adhere to religious purity, conflicting with Malachi's emphasis on covenant loyalty.

Ezra 10:2-3: And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, [one] of the sons of Elam, answered and said unto Ezra, We have trespassed against our God, and have taken strange wives of the people of the land: yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Malachi 2:13 could relate to the criticism of showing outward devotion to God while neglecting personal integrity and commitments, such as marriage vows. This highlights the inconsistency between religious practices and personal behavior.

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