Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, John, Martha believes that her brother will come back to life when everyone is brought back to life at the end of time. She trusts what Jesus has said about this big day of resurrection.

John 11:24: Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5

States that the dead know nothing while in John 11:24 there is an expectation of future resurrection.

Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

Contradiction with Psalm 115:17

Says that the dead do not praise the Lord, which contrasts with the hope of resurrection in John 11:24.

Psalm 115:17: The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.

Contradiction with Isaiah 26:14

Indicates no resurrection for the dead, opposing the belief expressed in John 11:24.

Isaiah 26:14: [They are] dead, they shall not live; [they are] deceased, they shall not rise: therefore hast thou visited and destroyed them, and made all their memory to perish.
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