Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 3:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 3:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 3:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this means that trusting in God and following His teachings will make you feel strong and healthy, just like medicine helps your body. It’s like giving water to plants so they can grow big and strong.

Proverbs 3:8: It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. [health: Heb. medicine] [marrow: Heb. watering, or, moistening]

Contradiction with Job 2:7

This verse recounts Job being covered with boils, contradicting the idea that fearing the Lord and turning away from evil always leads to health and healing.

Job 2:7: So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Paul speaks of a "thorn in the flesh" that was not removed despite his closeness to God, suggesting that righteousness does not always lead to physical wellness.

2 Corinthians 12:7-9: And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:27

Epaphroditus was sick near to death, challenging the principle that spiritual adherence invariably results in physical healing or health.

Philippians 2:27: For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
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