Contradictions and Paradoxes in Obadiah 1:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Obadiah 1:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Obadiah 1:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Obadiah, sometimes when people feel very proud and safe, like living high up on a strong mountain, they might think no one can ever hurt them, but they are wrong. They should be careful because being too proud can trick them and lead to trouble.

Obadiah 1:3: The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation [is] high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse states that pride leads to destruction, which contradicts thinking oneself secure due to pride as mentioned in Obadiah 1:3.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with James 4:6

This verse states that God resists the proud, whereas Obadiah 1:3 talks about the pride deceiving them into false security.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:2

This verse indicates that pride leads to shame, contrasting with the self-deception of pride mentioned in Obadiah 1:3.

Proverbs 11:2: [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:11

This verse talks about the humbling of the lofty and proud, directly opposing the attitude of self-exaltation described in Obadiah 1:3.

Isaiah 2:11: The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

This verse encourages humility instead of pride, in contrast with the arrogance evident in Obadiah 1:3.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in Obadiah 1:3 could be seen as the challenge between pride and humility. The verse warns about the dangers of pride and self-deception, suggesting that when people become too proud, they might ignore their vulnerabilities or moral duties. This can lead to a contradiction if one values humility but acts out of pride.

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