Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nahum 2:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nahum 2:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nahum 2:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Nahum, God is telling a story about brave soldiers wearing bright red clothes, with their strong shields shining, and their chariots looking like they are on fire as they get ready for a very important battle. Even the strong trees around them seem to shake with excitement and power.

Nahum 2:3: The shield of his mighty men is made red, the valiant men [are] in scarlet: the chariots [shall be] with flaming torches in the day of his preparation, and the fir trees shall be terribly shaken. [in scarlet: or, dyed scarlet] [flaming: or, fiery]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse states, "The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace," which contrasts with Nahum 2:3, where there is a call to arms and preparation for battle.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

It declares, "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper..." suggesting divine protection and peace, contradicting the theme of warfare and conflict in Nahum 2:3.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse states, "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God," advocating for peace rather than the preparation for battle noted in Nahum 2:3.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

It says, "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men," which contrasts the notion of battle readiness in Nahum 2:3.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 3:18

It speaks of peacemakers raising a harvest of righteousness, in opposition to the themes of war and conflict present in Nahum 2:3.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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