Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 30:30

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

According to King Solomon, a lion is very brave and strong, and it doesn't back down from anything. Christians might see this as a way to be strong and brave in their faith, just like a lion.

Proverbs 30:30: A lion [which is] strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;

Contradiction with Genesis 49:9

While Proverbs 30:30 highlights the fearlessness of the lion, Genesis 49:9 describes a lion as crouching, which can imply a sense of vulnerability or caution.

Genesis 49:9: Judah [is] a lion's whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone up: he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up?

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6

Proverbs 30:30 speaks of the lion's strength and fearlessness, whereas Isaiah 11:6 describes a harmonious kingdom where a lion will lay down with a lamb, suggesting peace over fear.

Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Contradiction with Daniel 6:22

Proverbs 30:30 suggests that no creature would dare to confront the lion, yet Daniel 6:22 describes lions being tamed or subdued as they do not harm Daniel in the lion's den.

Daniel 6:22: My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.

Contradiction with Revelation 5:5

Proverbs 30:30 emphasizes a lion's confidence, while Revelation 5:5 speaks of the Lion of the tribe of Judah in a way that implies overcoming through vulnerability and sacrifice, rather than fearlessness.

Revelation 5:5: And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
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