Apparent contradictions between or within passages of the Bible
Questions tagged [textual-discrepancies]
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Why doesn't Paul sign all of his letters like he says?
2 Thessalonians 3:17 (NLT)
Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul. I do this in all my letters to prove they are from me.
But such a greeting only appears in five of Paul's letters: 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Colossians, 2 Thessalonians,…
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If God cannot cause or be evil how did he send an evil spirit to Saul?
He sent an evil spirit to Saul to cause him to attack David. How is this possible if God is good?
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What Justification can be found in revealing contradictions within the Bible?
With various, claimed, contradictions within biblical text,
Jeremiah 17:4 - ...it [anger] will burn forever.
Jeremiah 3:12 - ...And I will not remain angry forever.
I have seen many that have broken down the text, but we seem, as a society, and…
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How is the textual discrepancy between Exodus 20:8 and Romans 14:5 explained?
According to American Atheists there is a contradiction between Exodus 20:8 and Romans 14:5.
American Atheists
“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” — Exodus 20:8
“One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike.…
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