Contradictions and Paradoxes in Obadiah 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Obadiah 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Obadiah 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Obadiah, if robbers came at night to take things, they would only take as much as they wanted and leave some behind, just like people picking grapes might leave a few grapes on the vine. This means that even thieves might be kinder than those who don't leave anything at all.

Obadiah 1:5: If thieves came to thee, if robbers by night, (how art thou cut off!) would they not have stolen till they had enough? if the grapegatherers came to thee, would they not leave [some] grapes? [some...: or, gleanings?]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 49:9

This verse suggests that grapegatherers would leave some grapes behind, whereas Obadiah 1:5 states, they would leave none.

Jeremiah 49:9: If grapegatherers come to thee, would they not leave [some] gleaning grapes? if thieves by night, they will destroy till they have enough. [till...: Heb. their sufficiency]

Contradiction with Job 24:2

This verse describes those who remove landmarks and steal, contradicting Obadiah 1:5's implication that thieves take only what they desire.

Job 24:2: [Some] remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed [thereof]. [feed...: or, feed them]

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:30

This verse suggests people do not despise a thief who steals to satisfy hunger, yet Obadiah 1:5 implies thieves will be utterly despised.

Proverbs 6:30: [Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2

This verse likens the coming of the day of the Lord to a thief in the night, yet does not imply destruction, unlike Obadiah 1:5's emphasis on devastation.

1 Thessalonians 5:2: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
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