Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14
This verse suggests that the natural man cannot receive spiritual wisdom, whereas Ephesians 1:17 implies it can be given through prayer.
1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:26
This verse advises not to trust one's own understanding, while Ephesians 1:17 speaks of wisdom and revelation, implying that understanding is given through God.
Proverbs 28:26: He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
This verse states that the heart is deceitful and beyond cure, whereas Ephesians 1:17 implies that the human recipient can receive pure wisdom through the Spirit.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses emphasize that God's thoughts and ways are beyond human understanding, yet Ephesians 1:17 talks about receiving wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Job 11:7-9
This passage questions the ability of a person to find out the deep things of God, potentially contradicting the idea in Ephesians 1:17 that God provides wisdom and revelation.
Job 11:7-9: Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?