Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 5:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 5:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 5:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse shows that it is very important to be honest and truthful, especially with God, because when the woman lied, she was punished immediately and died. It teaches that honesty and trust are important values to live by.

Acts 5:10: Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying [her] forth, buried [her] by her husband.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:16

This verse emphasizes that keeping commandments leads to life, which contradicts the death of Sapphira in Acts 5:10 despite the religious context.

Proverbs 19:16: He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; [but] he that despiseth his ways shall die.

Contradiction with Psalm 145:20

The idea that the Lord preserves those that love Him contrasts with the sudden death occurring in Acts 5:10.

Psalm 145:20: The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

Declares God's lack of pleasure in anyone's death, which contradicts the immediate death seen in Acts 5:10.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with John 10:10

Promises life and abundance through Jesus, contrasting the abrupt demise of an individual in Acts 5:10.

John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.

Contradiction with Romans 6:23

Mentions the wages of sin as death but emphasizes eternal life through Jesus, which contrasts with the instantaneous punishment in Acts 5:10.

Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Paradox #1

The contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict in Acts 5:10 could be seen in the harshness of the consequence faced by the individual, which may seem inconsistent with values of forgiveness and compassion. This immediate punishment could be seen as conflicting with the broader message of mercy in other parts of the Bible.

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