Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 10:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 10:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 10:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this means that even though God spoke to Israel first, He would later show His love to other people too, making Israel feel left out so they might turn back to Him. It's like when you feel upset because a friend is playing with someone else, and you realize you want to be friends again.

Romans 10:19: But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by [them that are] no people, [and] by a foolish nation I will anger you.

Contradiction with Isaiah 56:3

While Romans 10:19 suggests provoking Israel to jealousy through a foolish nation, Isaiah 56:3 indicates acceptance and inclusion of foreigners and eunuchs into God's people without the intention of provoking jealousy.

Isaiah 56:3: Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, speak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the eunuch say, Behold, I [am] a dry tree.

Contradiction with Acts 13:46

Romans 10:19 mentions provoking Israel through another nation, whereas Acts 13:46 depicts Paul and Barnabas turning to the Gentiles because Israel rejects the word, not to provoke but due to rejection.

Acts 13:46: Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:14

Romans 10:19 implies a separation to provoke Israel to jealousy, but Ephesians 2:14 speaks of Christ breaking down the dividing wall and making peace between Jews and Gentiles.

Ephesians 2:14: For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us];

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Romans 10:19 suggests differentiation causing jealousy, while Galatians 3:28 emphasizes unity in Christ where there is neither Jew nor Greek.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:33

In contrast to Romans 10:19's implication of using another nation to provoke Israel, Jeremiah 31:33 speaks of a new covenant where God's law is written on Israel's heart, fostering internal transformation rather than external provocation.

Jeremiah 31:33: But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
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