Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 7:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 7:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 7:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Moses told the people that God would bring them a special leader, a prophet, just like him, and they should listen to him. This means God promised to send someone important to help and guide them.

Acts 7:37: This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear. [like...: or, as myself]

Contradiction with John 1:21

John the Baptist denies being that prophet, whereas Acts 7:37 suggests that the prophet like Moses would be Jesus, not John.

John 1:21: And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. [that prophet: or, a prophet?]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:15

This verse speaks of a prophet like Moses coming from among the Israelites, which aligns with Acts 7:37 but might be interpreted as differing if someone sees the fulfillment as elsewhere in the context of different interpretations.

Deuteronomy 18:15: The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;

Contradiction with Hebrews 3:3-6

This passage suggests the superiority of Jesus over Moses, potentially diverging from Acts 7:37’s emphasis on resemblance to Moses.

Hebrews 3:3-6: For this [man] was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.

Contradiction with Acts 3:22-23

Acts 7:37 cites Moses speaking of Jesus as the prophet, whereas Acts 3:22-23 could be read as suggesting a broader prophetic tradition fulfilled in Jesus, not necessarily limited to the likeness of Moses.

Acts 3:22-23: For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.
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