Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 27:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 27:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 27:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, their ship was having a hard time moving because the wind was not helping, so they had to go a different way near an island called Crete. The journey was slow, and they couldn't reach where they wanted easily.

Acts 27:7: And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone; [Crete: or, Candy]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

Contradicts by implying there is a proper time and season for every activity, suggesting patience rather than haste when progress is slow.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:5

Contradicts by suggesting that good planning leads to success, implying that slow progress might result from poor planning.

Proverbs 21:5: The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Contradicts by implying those who wait on the Lord gain renewed strength, suggesting positive outcomes with patience instead of struggles due to countering winds.

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 Psalm 37:7

Contradicts by advising resting and waiting patiently for the Lord, in contrast to the struggle against contrary winds leading to slow course.

Psalm 37:7: Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. [Rest in: Heb. Be silent to]

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:4

Contradicts by suggesting that a diligent soul shall be made fat, hence progress or prosperity would not be impeded.

Proverbs 13:4: The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
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