Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses emphasize that God's thoughts and ways are beyond human understanding, reaffirming rather than contradicting Romans 11:34.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Job 15:8
Implies a lack of contradiction, as it asks if a person has heard the secret council of God, aligning with Romans 11:34's sentiment on limited understanding.
Job 15:8: Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself?
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17
This verse complements Romans 11:34 by expressing that humans cannot fully grasp the work of God.
Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].
Contradiction with Proverbs 30:4
It questions human understanding of the divine, thus supporting the concept that God’s wisdom is beyond understanding, as Romans 11:34 states.
Proverbs 30:4: Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what [is] his name, and what [is] his son's name, if thou canst tell?
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict could be that humans are often encouraged to seek understanding and wisdom, yet this verse suggests that God's mind and decisions are beyond human comprehension. This might seem inconsistent with the idea that humans are made in the image of God and are meant to understand and follow His ways.