Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 11:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 11:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 11:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God is telling us that even when it seems like everyone is doing wrong things, He still has some people who are staying true and following Him. It’s like when almost everyone picks the wrong team, but a few stick with the right one.

Romans 11:4: But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to [the image of] Baal.

Contradiction with Judges 6:10

This verse states that the Israelites did not obey God's voice, contrasting with Romans 11:4 where God reserves a faithful remnant who have not bowed to Baal.

Judges 6:10: And I said unto you, I [am] the LORD your God; fear not the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but ye have not obeyed my voice.

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:2

This verse depicts God reaching out to a disobedient people, which conflicts with Romans 11:4, where God mentions a reserved remnant faithful to Him.

Isaiah 65:2: I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way [that was] not good, after their own thoughts;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:24

This verse shows that the people did not listen to God's voice, contrary to Romans 11:4 where there is a remnant that remains faithful.

Jeremiah 7:24: But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear, but walked in the counsels [and] in the imagination of their evil heart, and went backward, and not forward. [imagination: or, stubbornness] [went: Heb. were]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:18

While Romans 11:4 cites this reference to emphasize a remnant, the context shows widespread unfaithfulness which contrasts with the remnant's faithfulness mentioned in Romans.

1 Kings 19:18: Yet I have left [me] seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him. [I have...: or, I will leave]
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