Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 1:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 1:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 1:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God is saying He will show that even the smartest people don't always know what's true, because God's way of understanding is different and better. This means that we should trust God more than just human wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:19: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6

1 Corinthians 1:19 states that God will destroy the wisdom of the wise, while Proverbs 2:6 claims that the Lord gives wisdom, implying that wisdom is a gift rather than something to be destroyed.

Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:13

Where 1 Corinthians 1:19 says wisdom will be destroyed, Proverbs 3:13 states that a man is happy to find wisdom, suggesting wisdom is desirable and beneficial.

Proverbs 3:13: Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding. [that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out understanding]

Contradiction with James 1:5

In contrast to 1 Corinthians 1:19's notion of destroying wisdom, James 1:5 encourages individuals to ask God for wisdom who gives liberally, implying wisdom is revered and imparted rather than dismantled.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:26

1 Corinthians 1:19 implies a negative view of wisdom’s permanence, while Ecclesiastes 2:26 suggests that God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to a person who is good in His sight, implying wisdom is a blessing.

Ecclesiastes 2:26: For [God] giveth to a man that [is] good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to [him that is] good before God. This also [is] vanity and vexation of spirit. [in his...: Heb. before him]

Paradox #1

1 Corinthians 1:19 suggests that human wisdom can be flawed or limited compared to divine wisdom. A possible contradiction might arise when people value human knowledge and logic highly in fields like science and philosophy, whereas this verse suggests that divine wisdom is superior. This could create tension or confusion for those who balance faith with a strong belief in human intellectual achievements.

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