Contradiction with Exodus 32:14
This verse suggests that God can change His mind, which contrasts with Romans 11:2 stating God has not cast away His people.
Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:11
This verse indicates God regretting making Saul king, implying divine changeability, in contrast to the permanence implied in Romans 11:2.
1 Samuel 15:11: It repenteth me that I have set up Saul [to be] king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8
This verse shows that God can change His course of action based on people's behavior, challenging the idea of immutability seen in Romans 11:2.
Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:11
This verse demonstrates God taking a kingdom away from Solomon, which could contradict the steadfast promise mentioned in Romans 11:2.
1 Kings 11:11: Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. [is done...: Heb. is with thee]
Contradiction with Hosea 1:9
This verse states that Israel is not God's people, which may seem contrary to the assurance given to God's people in Romans 11:2.
Hosea 1:9: Then said [God], Call his name Loammi: for ye [are] not my people, and I will not be your [God]. [Loammi: that is, Not my people]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:35
This verse shows God regretting making Saul king, suggesting a change contrary to the unchanging commitment in Romans 11:2.
1 Samuel 15:35: And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.
Contradiction with Isaiah 50:1
This verse implies God has temporarily put away His people, which might appear contradictory to the assertion in Romans 11:2.
Isaiah 50:1: Thus saith the LORD, Where [is] the bill of your mother's divorcement, whom I have put away? or which of my creditors [is it] to whom I have sold you? Behold, for your iniquities have ye sold yourselves, and for your transgressions is your mother put away.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-33
Although it mentions God does not cast off forever, the temporary casting away seems at odds with Romans 11:2's promise.
Lamentations 3:31-33: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
Contradiction with Malachi 3:6
This verse states God does not change, which aligns with Romans 11:2, making it non-contradictory unlike previous examples.
Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
Contradiction with Genesis 6:6
Reflecting God’s regret in making man, suggesting change, contradicts Romans 11:2 where God’s relationship is portrayed as unchanging.
Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Romans 11:2 could relate to the concept of divine rejection and acceptance. Some might see a tension between God's unchanging decision to accept certain people while the broader message of the Bible often emphasizes love and forgiveness for all. This could lead to questions about fairness and justice.