Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 9:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 9:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 9:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God promised that He would visit Sarah and she would have a son, showing that God keeps His promises. This teaches us that we can trust what God says because He always does what He promises.

Romans 9:9: For this [is] the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:19

Romans 9:9 speaks about God's promise, specifically regarding Sarah having a son, demonstrating divine election, while Exodus 33:19 emphasizes God's mercy and compassion, suggesting a broader application of divine will, not limited to specific promises.

Exodus 33:19: And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

Romans 9:9 focuses on a specific historical promise, whereas 2 Peter 3:9 expresses God’s desire for all to come to repentance, highlighting a more inclusive and universal view of God's promise.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with John 3:16

Romans 9:9 refers to a particular promise made to Abraham and Sarah, while John 3:16 speaks to God's love and promise of eternal life to "whosoever believes," pointing to a universal promise.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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