Contradiction with Proverbs 25:2
States that it is the glory of God to conceal a thing, suggesting concealment is not necessarily negative, unlike Matthew 10:26 which implies hidden things will be revealed.
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 3:1
Indicates that everything has a season and time, including keeping things hidden, suggesting there are appropriate times for secrecy, which contradicts the assertion in Matthew 10:26 that hidden things will inevitably be revealed.
Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:15
Refers to God as hiding Himself, implying that divine concealment can be purposeful and positive, contrasting with the idea in Matthew 10:26 that hiddenness will be undone.
Isaiah 45:15: Verily thou [art] a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.
Contradiction with John 16:12
Suggests that some truths are withheld for the time being due to the inability of people to bear them, indicating a justification for keeping things hidden in contrast to Matthew 10:26.
John 16:12: I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:7
Describes a hidden wisdom of God ordained before the world, contrasting Matthew 10:26’s indication that all hidden secrets will be made known.
1 Corinthians 2:7: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 29:29
States that secret things belong to the Lord, which suggests there is divine intention in keeping certain things hidden, contradicting the assertion in Matthew 10:26.
Deuteronomy 29:29: The secret [things belong] unto the LORD our God: but those [things which are] revealed [belong] unto us and to our children for ever, that [we] may do all the words of this law.
Paradox #1
This verse suggests that all secrets will eventually be revealed. A contradiction might arise when considering the value of privacy. If everything is meant to be exposed, it could conflict with the belief that some things should remain private out of respect for personal boundaries or confidentiality. This could lead to tension between the idea of truth and the necessity of protecting individual privacy.