Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 1:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 1:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 1:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God likes to use things that seem silly or weak to surprise smart and strong people, showing that there is more to everything than it seems. This teaches us that everyone is important and can make a difference, even if they don't feel very powerful or clever.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:35

This verse states "The wise shall inherit glory," which contradicts 1 Corinthians 1:27 by suggesting that it is the wise, not the foolish, who attain glory.

Proverbs 3:35: The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. [shall be...: Heb. exalteth the fools]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:12

This verse says "For wisdom is a defence," suggesting that wisdom is strong and valuable, in contrast to the idea that God chooses the foolish.

Ecclesiastes 7:12: For wisdom [is] a defence, [and] money [is] a defence: but the excellency of knowledge [is, that] wisdom giveth life to them that have it. [defence: Heb. shadow]

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:21

This warns against being wise in one's own eyes, implying that wisdom is something to be pursued cautiously, contrasting with God choosing the foolish.

Isaiah 5:21: Woe unto [them that are] wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! [in their own sight: Heb. before their face]

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7

"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom," contradicts the notion of choosing foolishness over wisdom.

Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:5

Encourages asking God for wisdom, which contrasts with God choosing the foolish as indicated in 1 Corinthians 1:27.

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.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or conflict with this verse could be the idea that it seems to celebrate weakness and foolishness, which might appear to oppose values like strength and wisdom that are often encouraged in life and society. This could seem inconsistent with promoting qualities that help individuals succeed and thrive.

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