Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 5:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 5:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 5:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, a wise teacher named Gamaliel, respected by everyone, told his friends to send the apostles outside for a little while so they could talk. Gamaliel wanted to be fair and think carefully before deciding what to do with the apostles.

Acts 5:34: Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:15

This verse states that the way of a fool is right in his own eyes, contradicting the counsel of a wise man like Gamaliel highlighted in Acts 5:34.

Proverbs 12:15: The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:12

Proverbs highlights that seeing oneself as wise is more hopeless than a fool, conflicting with Gamaliel being respected for wisdom in Acts 5:34.

Proverbs 26:12: Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:20

This verse questions the wisdom of the world, which could contradict the worldly respect Gamaliel receives in Acts 5:34.

1 Corinthians 1:20: Where [is] the wise? where [is] the scribe? where [is] the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:14

This speaks of God destroying the wisdom of the wise, contradicting the ceaseless respect for Gamaliel's wisdom found in Acts 5:34.

Isaiah 29:14: Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, [even] a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise [men] shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent [men] shall be hid. [proceed: Heb. add]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:9

This highlights that the wise might be ashamed and dismayed, contrasting with the depiction of Gamaliel as knowledgeable in Acts 5:34.

Jeremiah 8:9: The wise [men] are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom [is] in them? [The wise...: or, Have they been ashamed, etc] [what...: Heb. the wisdom of what thing]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7

Advises not to be wise in one's own eyes, contradicting the high regard for Gamaliel's wisdom in Acts 5:34.

Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
← Acts 5:33
Share
Acts 5:35 →
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.