Contradictions and Paradoxes in Obadiah 1:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Obadiah 1:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Obadiah 1:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Obadiah, God promises that the people of Israel, who were taken away from their homes, will get to live in the land of the Canaanites and other places. This means that even though they were far from home, they will one day have their own land again.

Obadiah 1:20: And the captivity of this host of the children of Israel [shall possess] that of the Canaanites, [even] unto Zarephath; and the captivity of Jerusalem, which [is] in Sepharad, shall possess the cities of the south. [which...: or, shall possess that which is in]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Obadiah 1:20 speaks of the possession and reclaiming of lands, suggesting conflict, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and oppose conflict.

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 12:19

Obadiah 1:20 involves taking possession, which could imply vengeance, while Romans 12:19 instructs believers to leave vengeance 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.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

Obadiah 1:20's theme of taking over lands could be seen as contradictory to the commandment "Thou shalt not steal" in Exodus 20:15.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with James 4:1

Obadiah 1:20 describes conflict over land, whereas James 4:1 questions the source of wars and fighting as originating from desires and ambitions.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32

Obadiah 1:20 can imply the taking of territories, while Ephesians 4:32 encourages kindness and forgiveness.

Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Obadiah 1:20 suggests territorial possession involving conflict; Isaiah 2:4 envisions a time when nations will not learn war anymore.

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]
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