Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 3:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 3:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 3:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God showed me a special secret, which I wrote about before, so everyone can understand it better.

Ephesians 3:3: How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, [afore...: or, a little before]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses emphasize God's thoughts and ways being beyond human understanding, potentially contradicting the idea of a mystery being revealed through human means as stated in Ephesians 3:3.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

This verse speaks of the depth and unsearchability of God's judgments and ways, suggesting that divine mysteries could remain beyond full human comprehension, unlike the revelation described in Ephesians 3:3.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17

It suggests that no one can fully comprehend the work of God, which may contrast with the notion of understanding the mystery mentioned in Ephesians 3:3.

Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 29:29

It refers to secret things belonging to God, which could contradict the idea of divine mysteries being fully revealed to humans as suggested in Ephesians 3:3.

Deuteronomy 29:29: The secret [things belong] unto the LORD our God: but those [things which are] revealed [belong] unto us and to our children for ever, that [we] may do all the words of this law.
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