Contradiction with Genesis 2:18
Suggests that it is not good for man to be alone, indicating the importance of companionship and potentially contradicting the preference for singleness suggested in 1 Corinthians 7:9.
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 Corinthians 7:1-2
Advises to avoid fornication, it's good for each man to have his own wife, which contrasts with 1 Corinthians 7:9's suggestion of marriage as a solution for lack of self-control rather than a commendation.
1 Corinthians 7:1-2: Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: [It is] good for a man not to touch a woman.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:3
Condemns those who forbid marriage, which might be seen as a counterpoint to any discouragement of marriage inferred from 1 Corinthians 7:9's preference for remaining unmarried unless lacking self-control.
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
States that he who finds a wife finds a good thing, implying the benefit and positive nature of marriage, contrasting with the idea of marriage as merely a concession in 1 Corinthians 7:9.
Proverbs 18:22: [Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:4
Declares marriage honorable in all, suggesting a level of esteem for marriage not implied in the notion of it being a concession for lack of self-control in 1 Corinthians 7:9.
Hebrews 13:4: Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a conflict in this verse with the idea that self-control is a fruit of the Spirit, which might suggest that believers should be able to remain single without burning with passion. It could seem inconsistent with the idea that God provides strength to overcome desires. However, others argue that this verse acknowledges human weakness and emphasizes God's grace in offering marriage as a solution.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in 1 Corinthians 7:9 could be seen in how it addresses sexual desire. On one hand, it suggests self-control and remaining unmarried as ideal; on the other hand, it concedes that marriage is necessary to avoid immoral behavior. This might seem inconsistent by implying that marriage is a solution for lack of self-control rather than valuing it for deeper relational or spiritual reasons.