Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 4:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 4:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 4:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus is telling people that if they are able to listen and understand, they should really pay attention to what He is saying. He wants everyone to think about and learn from His words.

Mark 4:9: And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

This verse suggests that refusing to hear the law makes one's prayer an abomination, contradicting the idea of hearing being universally positive as Mark 4:9 implies.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:13

This verse implies that hearing is not enough for understanding, which contrasts with the straightforward call to hear in Mark 4:9.

Matthew 13:13: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 29:4

This verse states that God has not given "eyes to see, ears to hear," contradicting the assumption that everyone can hear and understand, as Mark 4:9 encourages.

Deuteronomy 29:4: Yet the LORD hath not given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 5:21

This verse describes people who have ears but do not hear, contradicting the implication in Mark 4:9 that hearing is straightforward and effective.

Jeremiah 5:21: Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not: [understanding: Heb. heart]

Contradiction with John 12:40

This verse suggests that God has blinded eyes and hardened hearts, preventing understanding despite hearing, which contradicts the invitation to hear in Mark 4:9.

John 12:40: He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with [their] eyes, nor understand with [their] heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:9-10

This passage describes making the heart of the people dull and their ears heavy, contrasting with the open call to hear in Mark 4:9.

Isaiah 6:9-10: And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. [indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 12:2

This verse acknowledges people who have ears to hear but choose not to, which contradicts Mark 4:9's implication that hearing leads to understanding.

Ezekiel 12:2: Son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a rebellious house, which have eyes to see, and see not; they have ears to hear, and hear not: for they [are] a rebellious house.

Contradiction with Acts 28:26-27

This verse discusses hearing without understanding, contradicting the idea in Mark 4:9 that hearing is sufficient for comprehension.

Acts 28:26-27: Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive:
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