Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 27:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 27:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 27:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the person who wrote this book, they traveled by boat near the island of Cyprus because the wind was blowing the wrong way. They had to change their route to keep moving safely.

Acts 27:4: And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Acts 27:4 describes relying on natural conditions for sailing, whereas Proverbs 3:5 advises to trust in the Lord and not lean on one's own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:6

Acts 27:4 involves caution based on watcful sailing tactics, while James 1:6 encourages unwavering faith without doubt.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

Acts 27:4 demonstrates concern for practical matters like geography and wind, contrasting Matthew 6:25, which advises against being anxious about life and physical needs.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Mark 4:39

In Acts 27:4, natural weather conditions affect decisions, but Mark 4:39 shows Jesus having authority over and calming natural elements.

Mark 4:39: And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Acts 27:4 reflects on precaution in face of natural challenges; Isaiah 40:31 emphasizes gaining strength and overcoming obstacles through hope in the Lord.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

Acts 27:4 relies on the visible and present natural conditions, opposing Hebrews 11:1's definition of faith as belief in the unseen.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
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