Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:16
Suggests that believers have the mind of Christ, implying understanding of God's ways.
1 Corinthians 2:16: For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. [may: Gr. shall]
Contradiction with John 15:15
Jesus calls his followers friends and reveals God's plans to them, indicating knowledge of God's thoughts.
John 15:15: Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:20
States that believers have an anointing from the Holy One and know all things, contradicting the idea of God's unknowable ways.
1 John 2:20: But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6
Advises trusting in the Lord and acknowledges God in all ways, which implies understanding of divine guidance.
Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Psalm 25:14
Suggests that the secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, implying shared knowledge of God's ways.
Psalm 25:14: The secret of the LORD [is] with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. [and...: or, and his covenant to make them know it]
Paradox #1
The verse suggests that God's thoughts and ways are different and higher than human thoughts and ways. Some might see a potential contradiction in this idea when comparing it with other parts of religious texts or doctrines that emphasize understanding God's will or being made in God's image. The challenge lies in reconciling the belief in having the ability to understand divine purposes with the notion that God's ways are beyond human comprehension.
Paradox #2
Isaiah 55:8 suggests that God's thoughts and ways are different and higher than human ways. The contradiction or conflict could arise when people use this idea to justify actions or beliefs that seem unjust or harmful from a human perspective. It could be seen as suggesting that human morality is not adequate, leading to confusion about what is right or wrong when trying to follow divine guidance.