Contradiction with John 16:13
John 16:13 suggests that the Spirit of truth will guide into all truth, implying that the Spirit can reveal things outside of human spirit's understanding.
John 16:13: Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:27
This verse states that only the Son and those to whom the Son reveals can know the Father, implying divine revelation beyond individual spirit.
Matthew 11:27: All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and [he] to whomsoever the Son will reveal [him].
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
The heart is described as deceitful, suggesting that individuals might not truly know their own spirits.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:27
This verse says that the spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, implying that the Lord searches and knows beyond the man's spirit.
Proverbs 20:27: The spirit of man [is] the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. [candle: or, lamp]
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:13-14
These verses highlight the limits of human understanding in knowing God's mind and spirit.
Isaiah 40:13-14: Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or [being] his counsellor hath taught him? [his...: Heb. man of his counsel]
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Advises not to lean on one's own understanding, emphasizing the limitations of human insight.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Paradox #1
This verse might present a contradiction or inconsistency by suggesting that only the spirit of a person truly knows their thoughts, paralleling the idea that only the Spirit of God knows God's thoughts. This could raise questions about human understanding of divine intentions and whether people can truly know or interpret God's will, leading to potential conflicts in religious teachings and personal beliefs.