Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nahum 3:3

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

According to the prophet Nahum, this verse shows how God is very strong and will stop bad people who hurt others. It explains that a big fight is happening, and many people who are not kind are being stopped because they made wrong choices.

Nahum 3:3: The horseman lifteth up both the bright sword and the glittering spear: and [there is] a multitude of slain, and a great number of carcases; and [there is] none end of [their] corpses; they stumble upon their corpses: [the bright...: Heb. the flame of the sword, and the lightning of the spear]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Nahum 3:3 speaks of relentless warfare and bloodshed, while Exodus 14:14 suggests that the Lord will fight for you without you needing to engage in battle.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Nahum 3:3 describes chaos and combat, whereas Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future where nations will turn their weapons into farming tools and will no longer learn war.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Nahum 3:3 depicts violent imagery of war, but Matthew 5:9 blesses those who make peace, presenting a contrasting focus on peace instead of war.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

The verse in Nahum is about destruction and war, but Romans 12:18 advises living peaceably with all men, showing a different aspect of handling conflict.

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

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Nahum 3:3 portrays a scene of bloodshed, while Micah 4:3 speaks of a time when nations will not engage in warfare and will live in peace, highlighting a future hope.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could be related to the depiction of intense violence and destruction, which may seem inconsistent with the values of compassion and peace found elsewhere in biblical teachings. This might raise questions about the balance between justice and mercy.

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