Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nahum 3:11

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

According to Nahum, this means that the people will feel confused and lost, like when someone drinks too much, and they will try to be strong because they are scared of their enemies.

Nahum 3:11: Thou also shalt be drunken: thou shalt be hid, thou also shalt seek strength because of the enemy.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:6

Suggests that acknowledging God leads to being directed and guided, contrasting the shame and drunkenness described.

Proverbs 3:6: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:5

Indicates that those who look to God will be lightened and unashamed, opposing the state of shame in Nahum 3:11.

Psalm 34:5: They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. [were lightened: or, they flowed unto him]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

Declares the righteous are not forsaken, differing from the abandonment implied in Nahum 3:11.

Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:21

Says there is no peace to the wicked, which contrasts with the assurance of peace for the faithful, contradicting the distress.

Isaiah 57:21: [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:16

Encourages letting one's light shine, opposing the darkness and hiding in Nahum 3:11.

Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Romans 15:13

Talks about abounding in hope, contrasting with the despair and confusion mentioned in Nahum 3:11.

Romans 15:13: Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:8

States being troubled but not distressed, differing from the overwhelmed state described.

2 Corinthians 4:8: [We are] troubled on every side, yet not distressed; [we are] perplexed, but not in despair; [in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

Promotes strength through Christ, opposing the weakness implied in Nahum 3:11.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
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