Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 11:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 11:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 11:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God has not forgotten the people of Israel. Paul says this to show that he himself is an Israelite and God still loves them.

Romans 11:1: I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, [of] the tribe of Benjamin.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:37

Romans 11:1 states that God has not cast away His people, whereas Jeremiah 31:37 implies a condition under which God would cast off the seed of Israel if certain impossible things occur, suggesting a possibility of abandonment.

Jeremiah 31:37: Thus saith the LORD; If heaven above can be measured, and the foundations of the earth searched out beneath, I will also cast off all the seed of Israel for all that they have done, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:43

Romans 11:1 asserts God has not rejected His people, whereas Matthew 21:43 states that the kingdom of God will be taken from Israel and given to a nation bringing forth its fruits.

Matthew 21:43: Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:26

Romans 11:1 emphasizes God’s enduring favor toward Israel, while in 1 Samuel 15:26, God rejects Saul from being king, illustrating an example of divine rejection.

1 Samuel 15:26: And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13

Romans 11:1 speaks of God's continued acceptance of Israel, while Hebrews 8:13 suggests the old covenant (pertaining to Israel) is obsolete, hinting at a form of replacement or nullification.

Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
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