Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Contradicts reliance on one's own wisdom as it advises to trust in the Lord wholeheartedly.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24
Opposes boasting in wisdom and calls for boasting in understanding and knowing God instead.
Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
Contradiction with James 4:16
Challenges confident boasting about personal wisdom and knowledge, calling it evil.
James 4:16: But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:18-19
Warns against deceiving oneself with earthly wisdom, which God views as foolishness.
1 Corinthians 3:18-19: Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:12
Highlights the danger of relying on one's understanding, which can lead to death.
Proverbs 14:12: There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.
Contradiction with Romans 12:16
Advises not to be wise in one's own conceits, contrasting with self-assurance in wisdom.
Romans 12:16: [Be] of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. [condescend...: or, be contented with mean things]
Paradox #1
Isaiah 47:10 talks about pride and feeling secure in one's own wisdom and wickedness. A potential theological conflict could occur if someone interprets this as suggesting humans can rely completely on their own understanding. However, many other parts of the Bible emphasize trusting in God and not leaning solely on human wisdom. This might seem inconsistent if not understood in the context of promoting humility and reliance on God rather than self-reliance.
Paradox #2
Isaiah 47:10 talks about feeling secure in one's own wisdom and knowledge, which can lead to arrogance. A potential doctrinal conflict might be with biblical teachings that emphasize humility and reliance on God's wisdom rather than one's own understanding. This could seem inconsistent with verses that warn against pride and stress the importance of relying on God, such as Proverbs 3:5-6.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction or conflict in this verse could be the reliance on one's own wisdom and knowledge, which might lead to arrogance or a sense of pride that contradicts the humility and dependency on God that is often emphasized in other parts of the Bible. This can be seen as inconsistent with the moral teachings about humility and trusting in God rather than oneself.