Contradictions and Paradoxes in Malachi 3:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Malachi 3:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Malachi 3:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Malachi, God promises to protect the things that people grow, like fruits and vegetables, from being ruined or eaten by pests. He will make sure everything is safe and healthy so people have enough to eat.

Malachi 3:11: And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts. [destroy: Heb. corrupt]

Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-14

These verses describe the prosperity of the wicked and the struggles of the righteous, seeming to contradict the idea that faithfulness always results in divine protection and prosperity.

Psalm 73:3-14: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14

This verse notes that there are righteous individuals who experience the suffering deserving of the wicked, contradicting the promise of consistent protection for the faithful.

Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13

This verse questions why God tolerates wrongdoing and why the wicked seem to prosper, contradicting the assurance of protection from such injustice.

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 Job 21:7-15

These verses observe that the wicked often live long, prosperous lives, challenging the idea that lack of prosperity or hardship is a sign of unfaithfulness.

Job 21:7-15: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1

This verse questions why the wicked prosper, potentially contradicting the suggestion in Malachi that the faithful will always receive blessings and protection.

Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]

Paradox #1

Malachi 3:11 talks about God promising to protect the crops from being destroyed if people are faithful in their offerings. A potential conflict might be that it seems to suggest blessings are guaranteed if specific conditions are met, which could contradict the idea that faith should not be based solely on receiving rewards. This might create a tension between genuine faith and transactional faith.

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