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The research has revealed that more than 98% of Bible verses have, on average, 4.3 other verses that seem to contradict them. Additionally, more than 39% of the verses contain internal paradoxes. Exploring these contradictions and paradoxes helps uncover the profound depth of the Bible's wisdom. We are proud to host the first and largest verse-by-verse online database dedicated to cataloging these insights!
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Verse Contradicting Acts 8:26
According to Luke, God sent an angel to talk to Philip and told him to get up and go on a road through the desert from Jerusalem to Gaza. Philip listened because he trusted that God had an important job for him to do there.
Where as in Proverbs 3:5: Emphasizes trusting in God's guidance rather than questioning His directives, contradicting the idea of needing an explanation....
Learn more →Verse Contradicting Proverbs 8:26
According to King Solomon, this verse means that before God made the earth, fields, and mountains, nothing existed yet. It's like saying God was already there making plans before creating the world.
Where as in Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth, implying all creations as simultaneous rather than sequential as compared to Proverbs 8:26....
Learn more →Verse Contradicting Numbers 27:13
According to Moses, God told him that after he sees the special land promised to the people, he will join his family and friends in heaven, just like his brother Aaron did. This means God is telling Moses it will soon be time for him to leave the Earth and be with his loved ones in a happy place.
Where as in Psalm 23:4: This verse speaks of not fearing death because God is present, contrasting with Numbers 27:13 where Moses' death is foretold as punishment....
Learn more →Verse Contradicting Luke 5:27
According to Luke, Jesus saw a man named Levi who was a tax collector and asked him to follow Him. Jesus wanted Levi to be His friend and learn from Him.
Where as in Matthew 7:1: This verse advises against judgment, while Luke 5:27 shows Jesus making a decisive call by choosing Levi, which could imply judgment of character....
Learn more →Verse Contradicting Leviticus 14:41
According to Moses, this verse means that if a house gets sick with something bad, like mold, they have to clean it really well and throw the bad stuff far away from where people live. This helps to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Where as in John 4:24: Leviticus 14:41 involves physical rituals for cleanliness, whereas John 4:24 emphasizes worship in spirit and truth, not physical acts....
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Paradox in Deuteronomy 15:20
Deuteronomy 15:20 instructs people to eat the firstborn of their flocks before the Lord as part of a religious observance. The potential theological c...
Learn more →Paradox in John 18:39
The verse John 18:39 is about a custom of releasing a prisoner at Passover. While this verse doesn't directly present a doctrinal contradiction, it ca...
Learn more →Paradox in Numbers 8:17
Numbers 8:17 mentions the firstborn belonging to God. A potential historical contradiction or inconsistency could arise when comparing with other pass...
Learn more →Paradox in Genesis 46:27
Genesis 46:27 mentions the number of people who went to Egypt with Jacob. The possible scientific conflict or inconsistency might relate to archaeolog...
Learn more →Paradox in Joshua 9:4
The moral conflict in Joshua 9:4 could be about the use of deception. In this verse, a group of people uses trickery to make a peace treaty. This rais...
Learn more →Paradox in Genesis 19:24
Genesis 19:24 mentions two sources of sulfur and fire: one from the Lord and another raining down from the heavens. Some people see this as a contradi...
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