Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 8:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 8:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 8:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God can see inside our hearts and knows what we are thinking. He helps us by talking to God for us in a way that fits with what God wants.

Romans 8:27: And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what [is] the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to [the will of] God. [because: or, that]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

This verse suggests the heart is deceitful and desperately wicked, contrasting with Romans 8:27's implication that God knows the heart in a positive, guided sense.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

God looks on the heart instead of outward appearance, contrasting Romans 8:27 where God knows the mind of the Spirit, suggesting a deeper spiritual understanding rather than just appearance.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:26

Claiming trust in one's heart is foolish, opposing the idea in Romans 8:27 that suggests a positive aspect to knowing the heart.

Proverbs 28:26: He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
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