Contradictions and Paradoxes in Obadiah 1:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Obadiah 1:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Obadiah 1:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Obadiah, God knows all the secret and hidden things of Esau, and they will be found out. This means that no secrets can be kept from God, and He will uncover everything that is hidden.

Obadiah 1:6: How are [the things] of Esau searched out! [how] are his hidden things sought up!

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Obadiah 1:6 speaks of uncovering and taking what is hidden, Matthew 5:44 emphasizes loving enemies and doing good, focusing on forgiveness and compassion instead of exposure and taking.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Obadiah 1:6 conveys the uncovering and taking of hidden things, whereas Luke 6:27-28 encourages loving, blessing, and praying for enemies, contrasting with acts of uncovering secrets.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:9

Obadiah 1:6 implies uncovering hidden things, whereas Proverbs 17:9 promotes covering transgressions to seek love, which counters the theme of exposure.

Proverbs 17:9: He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends. [seeketh: or, procureth]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 4:8

With the idea of love covering a multitude of sins, 1 Peter 4:8 contradicts the exposure and uncovering of possessions as expressed in Obadiah 1:6.

1 Peter 4:8: And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. [shall: or, will]
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