Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 2:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 2:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 2:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the person speaking is really happy and feels peaceful because they trust God and have hope, so their heart and body feel good and at ease. This shows that God can make people feel joyful and safe.

Acts 2:26: Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5

This verse states "For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing..." which contradicts the sense of hope and joy expressed in Acts 2:26 regarding the future and the event of resurrection.

Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

Contradiction with Job 3:25-26

These verses say, "For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came." This expresses fear and unrest, contrary to the joyful hope expressed in Acts 2:26.

Job 3:25-26: For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. [the thing...: Heb. I feared a fear, and it came upon me]

Contradiction with Psalm 6:6-7

This passage describes being weary with groaning and having eyes consumed because of grief. It contrasts with the rejoicing heart and hopeful outlook in Acts 2:26.

Psalm 6:6-7: I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. [all...: or, every night]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17-18

These verses describe bereavement of peace and forgetting prosperity, which contradict the sense of confidence and hope in Acts 2:26.

Lamentations 3:17-18: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:38

Jesus says, "My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death," which contradicts the joyful heart mentioned in Acts 2:26.

Matthew 26:38: And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou [wilt].

Contradiction with Isaiah 38:14-15

Hezekiah speaks of mourning and being in distress, contrasting the confidence and rejoicing mentioned in Acts 2:26.

Isaiah 38:14-15: Like a crane [or] a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes fail [with looking] upward: O LORD, I am oppressed; undertake for me. [undertake...: or, ease me]

Contradiction with Job 30:27-28

Job describes his bowels boiling and days of affliction confronting him, presenting a stark contrast to the rejoicing and hopeful sentiment in Acts 2:26.

Job 30:27-28: My bowels boiled, and rested not: the days of affliction prevented me.

Contradiction with Psalm 77:4

The Psalmist says "Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak," which contrasts the restful assurance in Acts 2:26.

Psalm 77:4: Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.
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