Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 31:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 31:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 31:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of Proverbs, this verse means that the woman is working hard to make clothes, showing she is skillful and caring for her family. She uses tools to help her spin wool into thread for weaving.

Proverbs 31:19: She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:9-10

It suggests resting on the Sabbath and not performing any work, which might be seen as contradicting the diligent work of Proverbs 31:19.

Exodus 20:9-10: Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:

Contradiction with Luke 10:40

Martha’s complaint about working while her sister sat at Jesus' feet seems to contradict focusing on work as in Proverbs 31:19.

Luke 10:40: But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

Advises not to worry about everyday life and material needs, potentially contradicting the emphasis on industriousness and provision.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:6

Suggests that having peace and rest is better than laboring with work, contrasting with Proverbs 31:19.

Ecclesiastes 4:6: Better [is] an handful [with] quietness, than both the hands full [with] travail and vexation of spirit.
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