Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nahum 2:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nahum 2:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nahum 2:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Nahum, Nineveh used to be a strong and peaceful city, like a calm pool of water. But now, everyone is running away, and even when people shout for them to stop, no one listens or comes back.

Nahum 2:8: But Nineveh [is] of old like a pool of water: yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, [shall they cry]; but none shall look back. [of old: or, from the days that she hath been] [look back: or, cause them to turn]

Contradiction with Zechariah 2:10

Nahum 2:8 depicts desolation while Zechariah 2:10 speaks of joy and dwelling with God.

Zechariah 2:10: Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 62:4

Nahum 2:8 illustrates a scene of being led away while Isaiah 62:4 promises never being forsaken.

Isaiah 62:4: Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married. [Hephzibah: that is, My delight is in her] [Beulah: that is, Married]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:13

Nahum 2:8 foresees mourning and distress, contrasting with Jeremiah 31:13’s promise of turning mourning into joy.

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.

Contradiction with Psalm 126:5

Nahum 2:8 conveys sorrow and grief, whereas Psalm 126:5 assures that those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:7

In Nahum 2:8, there is abandonment, while Isaiah 54:7 promises a gathering despite a brief forsaking.

Isaiah 54:7: For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.
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