Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Thessalonians 5:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Thessalonians 5:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, just when people think everything is safe and peaceful, something bad will happen very quickly, like when a mom is about to have a baby, and they won't be able to get away from it.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14

Contradicts 1 Thessalonians 5:3 as it suggests that false peace is declared when there is no true peace.

Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:10

It goes against 1 Thessalonians 5:3 by implying that people are deceived by assurances of peace when there is none.

Ezekiel 13:10: Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and [there was] no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered [morter]: [a wall: or, a slight wall]

Contradiction with Micah 3:5

Opposes 1 Thessalonians 5:3 by showing that prophets can falsely promise peace, misleading the people.

Micah 3:5: Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.

Paradox #1

One possible point of conflict could be the tension between the promise of peace and sudden destruction. Some might find it confusing how peace can be promised or perceived, yet be quickly followed by disaster, leading to debates about how to reconcile such seemingly opposite outcomes.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea that a promise of peace and security can lead to unexpected destruction. This could create tension between trusting assurances of safety and being wary of complacency or false security. It suggests that what seems stable might actually be vulnerable.

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