Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nahum 3:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nahum 3:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nahum 3:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nahum, God is telling the city to get ready for battle by gathering water, making their buildings strong, and preparing bricks. But even with all this preparing, they cannot stop what is coming because God has decided they will be defeated.

Nahum 3:14: Draw thee waters for the siege, fortify thy strong holds: go into clay, and tread the morter, make strong the brickkiln.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

While Nahum 3:14 instructs preparation for defense, Matthew 5:39 teaches turning the other cheek instead of resisting an evildoer.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Nahum 3:14 suggests self-defense and preparation, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against taking vengeance and instead leaving it to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

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