Contradiction with Isaiah 8:10
This verse states that despite human plans, they shall be broken because God is with us, suggesting that human efforts and plans can indeed be thwarted, in contrast to the idea in Acts 5:39 that implies only divine origins cannot be overthrown.
Isaiah 8:10: Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God [is] with us.
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21
This verse suggests that many plans in a man’s heart may not prevail as it is the counsel of the Lord that stands, indicating that human endeavors might not succeed if they aren’t aligned with divine will, contradicting Acts 5:39.
Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Contradiction with James 4:13-15
These verses caution against making plans without acknowledging God's will, emphasizing that human plans may not succeed without divine sanction, contrasting with the idea that only divine acts persist as implied in Acts 5:39.
James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23
This reference underscores that people cannot direct their own steps without divine guidance, suggesting human projects might fail, opposing the implication in Acts 5:39 regarding the endurance of God-originated actions only.
Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
Paradox #1
Acts 5:39 suggests the idea that if something is from God, it cannot be stopped by humans. A contradiction could be that this idea might discourage people from critically evaluating or challenging actions that are claimed to be divinely inspired, even if those actions could be harmful or unethical. This could lead individuals to accept harmful ideologies or actions without questioning their morality.