Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 27:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 27:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 27:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the men on the ship let go of their anchors, set their rudders free, and raised the big sail to catch the wind, so they could head for the land. They trusted the sea to take them safely to shore.

Acts 27:40: And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed [themselves] unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore. [taken...: or, cut the anchors, they left them in the sea]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse emphasizes trusting in the Lord rather than relying on one's understanding, whereas Acts 27:40 describes human actions and decisions during a maritime journey, indicating reliance on human judgment.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse states that safety is of the Lord, not of human preparation, while Acts 27:40 involves sailors' efforts to steer the ship, suggesting human effort determines safety.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

This verse suggests that man cannot determine his own paths, whereas Acts 27:40 describes individuals actively making decisions to navigate the ship.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

This passage discourages reliance on human plans and forecasting, contrasting the detailed execution of plans in Acts 27:40 for directing the ship safely.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises against worrying about tomorrow, whereas Acts 27:40 shows planning and actions for future wellbeing through navigation.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
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