Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nahum 2:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nahum 2:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nahum 2:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christians, Nahum, the author of this book, says that Huzzab, which means a strong city or queen, will be taken away by enemies, and her helpers will lead her while they cry softly like doves and tap their chests sadly. This shows how even strong places can be defeated and taken over.

Nahum 2:7: And Huzzab shall be led away captive, she shall be brought up, and her maids shall lead [her] as with the voice of doves, tabering upon their breasts. [Huzzab: or, that which was established, or, there was a stand made] [led...: or, discovered]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:4

This verse speaks of comfort for those who mourn, which contrasts with the defeat and captivity implied in Nahum 2:7.

Matthew 5:4: Blessed [are] they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:1

This verse offers comfort to God's people, opposite to the distress and lamentation in Nahum 2:7.

Isaiah 40:1: Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.

Contradiction with Psalm 30:11

This verse talks about turning mourning into dancing, which is contrary to the state of lament in Nahum 2:7.

Psalm 30:11: Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

This verse envisions a future where there is no more mourning or crying, unlike the sorrowful tone of Nahum 2:7.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Contradiction with Isaiah 51:3

This verse promises joy and gladness, which contrasts with the mourning described in Nahum 2:7.

Isaiah 51:3: For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.

Contradiction with Isaiah 61:3

This verse speaks of bestowing joy and praise instead of despair, which is the opposite of the lamentation in Nahum 2:7.

Isaiah 61:3: To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

Contradiction with Psalm 126:5

This verse suggests that those who sow in tears will reap in joy, contrasting with the unrelieved mourning in Nahum 2:7.

Psalm 126:5: They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [joy: or, singing]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:13

This verse promises that sorrow will be turned into joy, in contrast to the unrelieved sorrow in Nahum 2:7.

Jeremiah 31:13: Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.
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