Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:33

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According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, this verse is about a man who is happy to see Peter because he wants to hear what God wants to tell them. He invited everyone to listen because he believes God has an important message to share with them through Peter.

Acts 10:33: Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructed his disciples not to go to the Gentiles or Samaritans, whereas in Acts 10:33, Cornelius, a Gentile, is prepared to hear Peter.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2

Commanded Israelites to destroy other nations and make no covenant, whereas in Acts 10:33, Peter goes to meet a Gentile.

Deuteronomy 7:2: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:

Contradiction with Exodus 23:32

Warns against making covenants with foreigners, while Acts 10:33 demonstrates openness to a Gentile.

Exodus 23:32: Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods.

Contradiction with Ezra 9:12

Advises against seeking the peace or prosperity of other nations, contrary to the willingness to engage with Cornelius in Acts 10:33.

Ezra 9:12: Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave [it] for an inheritance to your children for ever.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 13:3

Separated Israelites from mixed multitude, whereas Acts 10:33 shows inclusion of Gentiles.

Nehemiah 13:3: Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
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