Contradictions and Paradoxes in James 5:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of James 5:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts James 5:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to James, God wants us to remember the prophets, who were God's special messengers. Even when things were tough and they had to wait, they trusted God and stayed patient.

James 5:10: Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

Proverbs 19:21 mentions the multitude of a person's plans, which could imply human agency, contrasting with James 5:10's emphasis on the divinely chosen patience and suffering of prophets.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:12-13

These verses talk about the wicked not prospering in the long term, implying immediate retribution, whereas James 5:10 emphasizes enduring suffering.

Ecclesiastes 8:12-13: Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his [days] be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:

Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-5

These verses describe how the wicked prosper and remain seemingly untroubled, in contrast to James 5:10, which portrays the prophets enduring suffering.

Psalm 73:3-5: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13

Here it is questioned why God tolerates the treacherous, suggesting an expectation of justice, which contradicts James 5:10's acceptance of enduring suffering.

Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:44

This verse suggests God not listening or responding, potentially conflicting with the idea in James 5:10 of ultimate divine purpose and patience.

Lamentations 3:44: Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, that [our] prayer should not pass through.

Contradiction with Job 21:7-9

These verses describe the wicked living peaceful and prosperous lives, contradicting the theme of righteous suffering in James 5:10.

Job 21:7-9: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
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