Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 9:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 9:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 9:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this verse means that God is inviting people to learn from Him and grow wiser, like sharing a special meal together. It's about getting smarter and making good choices with God's help.

Proverbs 9:5: Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine [which] I have mingled.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:31

This verse advises against even looking at wine when it is red or fermented, in contrast to Proverbs 9:5 which invites to drink.

Proverbs 23:31: Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, [when] it moveth itself aright.

Contradiction with Romans 14:21

This verse recommends refraining from wine if it causes a brother to stumble, contrary to the invitation to drink wine in Proverbs 9:5.

Romans 14:21: [It is] good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor [any thing] whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18

This verse warns against drunkenness and contrasts with the invitation to drink wine in Proverbs 9:5.

Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:11

This verse warns of woe to those who pursue strong drink and indulge in wine, which contradicts the invitation to drink wine in Proverbs 9:5.

Isaiah 5:11: Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, [that] they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, [till] wine inflame them! [inflame: of, pursue]
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