Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 30:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 30:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 30:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Proverbs, this verse means that the speaker feels they haven't learned enough to be wise or to understand God. It shows that the person is being humble and knows they still have a lot to learn about life and God.

Proverbs 30:3: I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. [have: Heb. know]

Contradiction with Colossians 2:3

Proverbs 30:3 states a lack of wisdom and knowledge; Colossians 2:3 declares that all treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ, implying completeness in Him.

Colossians 2:3: In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. [In whom: or, Wherein]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:30

Proverbs 30:3 mentions not learning wisdom; 1 Corinthians 1:30 shows Christ as the source of wisdom for believers, implying that wisdom can be received.

1 Corinthians 1:30: But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

Contradiction with James 1:5

Proverbs 30:3 speaks of not having wisdom; James 1:5 promises that God gives wisdom to anyone who asks for it.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6

Proverbs 30:3 claims no knowledge of the holy; Proverbs 2:6 states that the LORD gives knowledge and wisdom.

Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.
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