Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 8:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 8:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 8:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this verse means that all of creation is eagerly waiting for God's children to be made known. It's like how we wait excitedly for something special to happen, like a surprise.

Romans 8:19: For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:9

This verse states that there is nothing new under the sun, which contradicts the anticipation of a future revelation in Romans 8:19.

Ecclesiastes 1:9: The thing that hath been, it [is that] which shall be; and that which is done [is] that which shall be done: and [there is] no new [thing] under the sun.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:36

This verse declares that no one knows the day or hour of future events, contradicting the expectation of revelation in Romans 8:19.

Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2

This verse suggests the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night, contradicting the eager anticipation of a revealed future in Romans 8:19.

1 Thessalonians 5:2: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

Contradiction with Psalm 115:16

This verse emphasizes that the heavens belong to God, but the earth is given to humans, contradicting the expectation of divine revelation concerning the sons of God in Romans 8:19.

Psalm 115:16: The heaven, [even] the heavens, [are] the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.

Paradox #1

Some people might see a contradiction in interpreting the expectation of creation mentioned in the verse and the current state of the world. If creation is eagerly waiting for something better, some might wonder why God, being all-powerful, allows the current suffering and brokenness in the world. However, this is more of a question of interpretation and understanding of God's plan rather than a direct contradiction.

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