Contradiction with 2 Kings 20:1
In 2 Kings 20:1, Hezekiah is told he will die and not recover, whereas in Acts 9:40, a miraculous recovery occurs.
2 Kings 20:1: In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. [Set...: Heb. Give charge concerning thine house]
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27
Hebrews 9:27 states that it is appointed for men to die once, implying finality, while Acts 9:40 shows a return from death.
Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:2
Ecclesiastes 3:2 suggests a fixed time to die, yet Acts 9:40 illustrates the interruption of this time.
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 John 11:14
In John 11:14, Jesus states plainly that Lazarus is dead, whereas Acts 9:40 shows that death is not final.
John 11:14: Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
Paradox #1
Acts 9:40 describes a miraculous event where Peter brings a dead woman back to life through prayer. The contradiction here is that modern medical science does not have evidence that prayer or spiritual intervention can revive someone who is clinically dead. According to science, once biological death has firmly set in, resuscitation is not possible. Therefore, this event is viewed as a religious miracle rather than a scientifically explainable occurrence.
Paradox #2
The contradiction might be seen in questioning why only some are saved through miraculous interventions while others suffer without such aid. This could lead to concerns about fairness and why divine intervention is not consistent for everyone.