Contradictions and Paradoxes in James 1:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of James 1:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts James 1:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to James, he is reminding his dear friends not to make mistakes or be tricked. He cares about them and wants them to stay on the right path.

James 1:16: Do not err, my beloved brethren.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:35

This verse implies regret from the Lord for making Saul king, which can suggest a change or mistake, contrary to the admonition in James 1:16 not to err.

1 Samuel 15:35: And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.

Contradiction with Genesis 6:6

States that God regretted creating humanity, suggesting a form of error or change of mind, which could contradict the message of James 1:16.

Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:14

Highlights God changing his mind about the disaster he planned to bring, which might suggest a form of err, contrasting the directive in James 1:16.

Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

States that God does not lie or repent, yet other scriptures indicate otherwise, potentially contradicting James 1:16 on the perception of error.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8

Describes God changing his mind based on human actions, potentially suggesting an err in initial judgment, contrasting with James 1:16's directive not to err.

Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.
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