Contradictions and Paradoxes in Obadiah 1:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Obadiah 1:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Obadiah 1:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Obadiah, God is telling people not to be mean or take things from others when they are having a bad time. It's like when a friend is sad or in trouble, you should help them and not make things worse for them.

Obadiah 1:13: Thou shouldest not have entered into the gate of my people in the day of their calamity; yea, thou shouldest not have looked on their affliction in the day of their calamity, nor have laid [hands] on their substance in the day of their calamity; [substance: or, forces]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Obadiah 1:13 speaks against cheering over a brother's misfortune, Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies and bless those that curse, showing a proactive love against adversity.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

Obadiah 1:13 condemns entering a city to rejoice over disaster, whereas Romans 12:14 encourages blessing persecutors, promoting kindness instead of reveling in others' downfall.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Obadiah 1:13 warns against rejoicing over a brother's calamity, whereas Proverbs 24:17 directly advises against celebrating when enemies fall, emphasizing compassion over rivalry.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Obadiah 1:13 advises not to enter to harm, contrasting with Luke 6:27-28 which emphasizes loving and doing good to those who hate, urging positive actions in the face of hostility.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

In contrast to the act of taking advantage warned against in Obadiah 1:13, Exodus 23:4-5 suggests aiding an enemy in need, promoting acts of helping rather than celebrating their difficulty.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
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