Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 8:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 8:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 8:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this verse means that wisdom is calling out to everyone, inviting all people to listen and learn. It wants to help us make good choices and live a happy life.

Proverbs 8:4: Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice [is] to the sons of man.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:11

This verse suggests that the mysteries of the kingdom are not meant for everyone to understand, contradicting the openness of Proverbs 8:4.

Matthew 13:11: He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

Contradiction with Matthew 22:14

Implies that many are called but few are chosen, suggesting not all are invited in the same way as Proverbs 8:4.

Matthew 22:14: Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in [his] talk.

Contradiction with John 6:44

States that no one can come to God unless drawn by the Father, contrasting with the universal call in Proverbs 8:4.

John 6:44: No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

Contradiction with Romans 9:18

Speaks of God having mercy on whom He wills, contradicting the indiscriminate calling in Proverbs 8:4.

Romans 9:18: Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will [have mercy], and whom he will he hardeneth.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:8

Refers to some people being appointed to stumble, which contrasts with the idea of universally addressing all people as seen in Proverbs 8:4.

1 Peter 2:8: And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, [even to them] which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
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