Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 9:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 9:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 9:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of Acts, Peter went to see some people who were very sad because a kind lady named Dorcas, who made clothes for them, had died. The people showed Peter the clothes Dorcas had made to remember her kindness and love.

Acts 9:39: Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:6

This verse states that it is the Lord who kills and makes alive, suggesting human intervention as in Acts 9:39 is unnecessary or contrary to divine will.

1 Samuel 2:6: The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:2

This verse mentions there is a time to be born and a time to die, indicating that human involvement in the timing of death as in Acts 9:39 might be seen as contrary to this divine timing.

Ecclesiastes 3:2: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up [that which is] planted; [to be...: Heb. to bear]

Contradiction with James 4:14

This verse emphasizes the uncertainty of life and the inability to know what happens tomorrow, contradicting the notion in Acts 9:39 where the resurrection of someone implies a measure of certainty or control over life and death.

James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27

This verse states that it is appointed for men once to die, and then the judgment, which might be seen as conflicting with the resurrection in Acts 9:39 where someone who has died is brought back to life.

Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 32:39

This verse declares that God is the one who wounds and heals, and no one can deliver out of His hand. This statement could be seen as contradictory to humans performing miracles like in Acts 9:39.

Deuteronomy 32:39: See now that I, [even] I, [am] he, and [there is] no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither [is there any] that can deliver out of my hand.
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