Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17
This verse states that man cannot find out the work of God, suggesting a limit to human understanding of God's nature and existence, contradicting the claim in Romans 1:19 that what may be known of God is manifest in them.
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 Isaiah 55:8-9
God's thoughts and ways are higher than humans', implying that God's nature cannot be fully understood by humans, contrasting with the idea in Romans 1:19 that God's attributes are evident to mankind.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Job 11:7-8
These verses highlight the impossibility of fully comprehending God, which contradicts the assertion in Romans 1:19 that God's nature is clearly revealed to people.
Job 11:7-8: Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
Paradox #1
The perceived conflict with Romans 1:19 could arise when it's compared to the idea that divine knowledge or understanding can only be obtained through special revelation, like scripture, rather than through natural revelation, as suggested in this verse. This might seem inconsistent with views that emphasize the necessity of faith or spiritual insight over observable creation to understand God.