Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 3:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 3:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 3:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God always tells the truth, even if people don't. This means we should trust what God says more than what people say, and this helps us know what's right.

Romans 3:4: God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:22

This verse suggests that God permits a lying spirit to deceive, contradicting the idea that God is always truthful as asserted in Romans 3:4.

1 Kings 22:22: And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade [him], and prevail also: go forth, and do so.

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 2:11

This verse indicates that God sends a strong delusion to make people believe a lie, which seems to contradict Romans 3:4's assertion that God is true.

2 Thessalonians 2:11: And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

Contradiction with Genesis 22:1-2

This verse describes God commanding Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, which can be seen as a test contrary to absolute truthfulness mentioned in Romans 3:4, considering the promise made to Abraham about Isaac.

Genesis 22:1-2: And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, [here] I [am]. [Behold...: Heb. Behold me]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:7

This verse expresses the prophet Jeremiah feeling deceived by God, which conflicts with the notion of God being truthful in Romans 3:4.

Jeremiah 20:7: O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me. [was deceived: or, was enticed]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 14:9

This verse speaks of God deceiving a prophet, which appears to contradict the claim in Romans 3:4 that God cannot lie.

Ezekiel 14:9: And if the prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I the LORD have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.

Paradox #1

Romans 3:4 focuses on the idea that God is truthful even if every human being is not. A potential contradiction or conflict could arise if one interprets this verse to suggest that all human perspectives and experiences are inherently untrustworthy or flawed, which might conflict with the value of human reason and integrity. This could lead to tension between relying solely on divine truth versus acknowledging human experiences and insights.

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