Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 1:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 1:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 1:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God’s plans, even if they seem silly to us, are much smarter than anything people can come up with. And even when God seems weak, He is still stronger than the strongest person.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:19

Proverbs 3:19 describes the wisdom of the Lord as foundational for creating the earth, which contrasts with the suggestion in 1 Corinthians 1:25 that divine wisdom can appear foolish to humans.

Proverbs 3:19: The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. [established: or, prepared]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Isaiah 55:8-9 emphasizes that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human understanding, which may seem contradictory as 1 Corinthians 1:25 speaks of God's wisdom as surpassing human understanding by seeming foolish to them.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Job 12:13

Job 12:13 states that wisdom and power belong to God, highlighting His supreme wisdom and might, unlike 1 Corinthians 1:25, which alludes to perceiving God's wisdom as weaker compared to human standards.

Job 12:13: With him [is] wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding. [With...: that is, With God]
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