Contradiction with Genesis 2:18
This verse says, "And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him," suggesting that being married is preferable.
Genesis 2:18: And the LORD God said, [It is] not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. [meet...: Heb. as before him]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:3
This verse warns about "Forbidding to marry," which contradicts the implication in 1 Corinthians 7:34 that being single may allow for greater devotion to God.
1 Timothy 4:3: Forbidding to marry, [and commanding] to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:22
This verse states, "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord," suggesting marriage is favorable.
Proverbs 18:22: [Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:4
This verse says, "Marriage is honourable in all," which could be seen as opposing the focus on singleness in 1 Corinthians 7:34.
Hebrews 13:4: Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
Paradox #1
1 Corinthians 7:34 discusses the different concerns of married and unmarried women, focusing on how unmarried women can fully dedicate themselves to God's work while married women must also consider their husband's needs. A potential contradiction in this verse might be the implication that marriage diverts attention from spiritual pursuits, raising questions about whether marital responsibilities are less spiritually valuable. This could be seen as inconsistent with other teachings that valorize marriage as a sacred and significant part of life.