Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 9:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 9:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 9:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the people wanted to know how the man who couldn't see got his sight back. They were curious and asked him how he was able to see again.

John 9:10: Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse emphasizes trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not relying on your understanding, contradicting the critical questioning seen in John 9:10.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Job 42:3

This verse acknowledges God's wisdom and admits to speaking without understanding, in contrast to the questioning and seeking explanation witnessed in John 9:10.

Job 42:3: Who [is] he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses highlight the difference between God's thoughts and human understanding, contradicting the probing nature of John 9:10 where an explanation is sought.

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 reflects on the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge, suggesting that not all things can be questioned or explained as attempted in John 9:10.

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 Proverbs 25:2

It speaks about the glory of God to conceal a matter, contradicting the attempt to uncover explanations as seen in John 9:10.

Proverbs 25:2: [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:5

This verse emphasizes the mystery of God's work, contrasting with the expectation to understand or explain as implied in John 9:10.

Ecclesiastes 11:5: As thou knowest not what [is] the way of the spirit, [nor] how the bones [do grow] in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

It provides a definition of faith as belief in the unseen, conflicting with the need for tangible explanation asked for in John 9:10.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
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