Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 11:10

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According to Paul, this verse means that some people might not understand what God is doing and might feel sad or burdened for a long time because they are not following Him. It's like having eyes that can't see what is really important.

Romans 11:10: Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway.

Contradiction with Romans 11:11

While Romans 11:10 speaks of the hardening of Israel's hearts, Romans 11:11 indicates that their fall is not permanent and serves a greater purpose for salvation to the Gentiles, implying redemption rather than complete closure.

Romans 11:11: I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but [rather] through their fall salvation [is come] unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.

Contradiction with Romans 11:26

This verse promises that all Israel will be saved, contrasting with the curse of spiritual blindness mentioned in Romans 11:10.

Romans 11:26: And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:

Contradiction with Isaiah 32:3

Proclaims that the eyes of those who see will not be dim, contrasting with the condition described in Romans 11:10.

Isaiah 32:3: And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear shall hearken.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:16

Highlights blessedness for those whose eyes see and ears hear, contrasting the curse of spiritual blindness and deafness in Romans 11:10.

Matthew 13:16: But blessed [are] your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:16

States that when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed, offering hope and contradicting the closure implied by Romans 11:10.

2 Corinthians 3:16: Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.
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