Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 2:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 2:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 2:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the Book of Acts, when people from many different places heard a loud sound, they gathered together and were surprised because they could all understand the words being spoken in their own languages. This showed them something amazing and special was happening.

Acts 2:6: Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. [was...: Gr. voice was made confounded: or, troubled in mind]

Contradiction with Genesis 11:7

This verse describes God confusing the language of the people at Babel, conflicting with the understanding and gathering caused by speaking in tongues in Acts 2:6.

Genesis 11:7: Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

States that God is not the author of confusion, which seems at odds due to the initial bewilderment described in Acts 2:6 when the multitude hears the disciples speaking.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Matthew 13:13

Mentions speaking in parables to prevent understanding, whereas Acts 2:6 emphasizes clear understanding despite language differences.

Matthew 13:13: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

Contradiction with John 7:43

Shows division among people due to Jesus' words, while Acts 2:6 notes people coming together in understanding through the apostles' speech.

John 7:43: So there was a division among the people because of him.
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