Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 11:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 11:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 11:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God made some of Israel not see the whole truth so that people from other nations could also join God's family. He wants everyone to understand this mystery so no one thinks they are super smart by themselves.

Romans 11:25: For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. [blindness: or, hardness]

Contradiction with Romans 9:6

Romans 9:6 suggests that not all who are of Israel are true Israel, potentially conflicting with the idea of a temporary hardening to save all Israel indicated in Romans 11:25.

Romans 9:6: Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they [are] not all Israel, which are of Israel:

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Galatians 3:28 speaks of no distinction between Jew and Greek, contradicting the idea of separate plans for Israel and Gentiles in Romans 11:25.

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 Ephesians 2:14

Ephesians 2:14 talks about Christ breaking down the dividing wall between Jews and Gentiles, which might oppose the notion of Israel's temporary hardening.

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 Romans 3:9

Romans 3:9 stresses that both Jews and Gentiles are all under sin, potentially conflicting with the distinct treatment of Israel suggested in Romans 11:25.

Romans 3:9: What then? are we better [than they]? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin; [proved: Gr. charged]

Contradiction with John 4:22

John 4:22 states that salvation is from the Jews, which could contradict the temporary hardening of Israel indicated in Romans 11:25.

John 4:22: Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Romans 11:25 could arise from the idea of partial hardening. It suggests a temporary insensitivity or disbelief among a group of people, which some might see as conflicting with the notion of free will or fairness. If a group is divinely hardened or blinded, it raises questions about their ability to choose their beliefs and actions freely.

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