Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 12:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 12:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 12:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, God cares about you so much that He even knows how many hairs are on your head. You are more important to Him than lots of little birds, so you don't need to be afraid.

Luke 12:7: But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

This verse suggests that life is determined by chance rather than divine oversight, contradicting the idea in Luke 12:7 of God's meticulous care.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Job 14:1-2

These verses portray life as fleeting and full of trouble, seemingly overlooked by God, which contrasts with Luke 12:7's assurance of God's attention to detail.

Job 14:1-2: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:17

The verse implies humans are insignificant and worthless, which contradicts the notion in Luke 12:7 of their great value to God.

Isaiah 40:17: All nations before him [are] as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity.

Contradiction with Psalm 8:4

The question of why God cares for humans reflects uncertainty about human significance, whereas Luke 12:7 emphasizes assured worth and divine attention.

Psalm 8:4: What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?

Contradiction with Psalm 39:5

This verse frames human life as insubstantial, contrasting the detailed care God provides according to Luke 12:7.

Psalm 39:5: Behold, thou hast made my days [as] an handbreadth; and mine age [is] as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state [is] altogether vanity. Selah. [at...: Heb. settled]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Luke 12:7 arises from the claim that every hair on a person's head is counted. Scientifically, keeping an exact count of each hair as people naturally lose and regrow hair regularly would be practically impossible without continuous monitoring or accounting. Additionally, the verse implies a level of individual attention that conflicts with the understanding of how impersonal natural processes like hair growth and hair loss occur. However, it's important to note that many people interpret this verse metaphorically rather than literally.

Paradox #2

Some might see a contradiction in Luke 12:7 when it is compared to life experiences where people often feel neglected or unimportant. The verse suggests that each person has immense value, but in reality, many people suffer or face hardship, which may make them feel undervalued. This contrast between the message of inherent worth and the struggles people face can seem inconsistent to some.

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