Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 30:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 30:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 30:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, every word God says is true and good, like super clean and pure. He protects everyone who believes and trusts in Him, like a special shield keeping them safe.

Proverbs 30:5: Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him. [pure: Heb. purified]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:8

Claims that the pen of the scribes is in vain, suggesting the possibility of error in Scripture, whereas Proverbs 30:5 states every word of God is pure.

Jeremiah 8:8: How do ye say, We [are] wise, and the law of the LORD [is] with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he [it]; the pen of the scribes [is] in vain. [in vain made...: or, the false pen of the scribes worketh for falsehood]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

Suggests that increased knowledge brings sorrow, which could question the value of divine wisdom, as opposed to Proverbs 30:5 where God's word is pure and beneficial.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:23

States that the Lord put a lying spirit in the mouths of prophets, which contradicts the notion in Proverbs 30:5 that God's words are pure and true.

1 Kings 22:23: Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 14:9

Indicates that God can deceive prophets, conflicting with Proverbs 30:5's assertion of the purity and truth of every word of God.

Ezekiel 14:9: And if the prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I the LORD have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.

Contradiction with Luke 8:10

Tells of secrets of the kingdom being hidden from some, suggesting not all receive God's pure word openly, contrary to the clarity suggested in Proverbs 30:5.

Luke 8:10: And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 2:11

Indicates God sends a strong delusion, which seems to contradict the idea in Proverbs 30:5 of the purity and truth of God's word.

2 Thessalonians 2:11: And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:9-10

Describes God instructing Isaiah to make people not understand His words, conflicting with the purity and clarity of God's word in Proverbs 30:5.

Isaiah 6:9-10: And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. [indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc]

Contradiction with Job 12:16

States that both deceit and understanding are with God, which illustrates a complex character of God differing from the straightforward purity presented in Proverbs 30:5.

Job 12:16: With him [is] strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver [are] his.
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