Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 11:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 11:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 11:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus asked where Lazarus was buried, and the people invited him to come and see the place. Christians understand this moment as showing Jesus' care and readiness to help his friends.

John 11:34: And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse suggests asking and seeking for guidance, which contradicts Jesus asking for the location of Lazarus.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:3

This verse implies God's omniscience, while John 11:34 implies limitations in Jesus' knowledge by asking for Lazarus’ location.

Proverbs 15:3: The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:28

This verse emphasizes God's understanding and knowledge, which could contradict Jesus needing to ask questions in John 11:34.

Isaiah 40:28: Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, [that] the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? [there is] no searching of his understanding.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:3

Claims all treasures of wisdom and knowledge are in Christ, contrasting with Jesus asking questions in John 11:34.

Colossians 2:3: In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. [In whom: or, Wherein]

Contradiction with Psalm 139:4

This verse indicates God knows everything before it happens, countering the need for Jesus to ask questions in John 11:34.

Psalm 139:4: For [there is] not a word in my tongue, [but], lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.

Contradiction with John 16:30

The disciples acknowledge Jesus knows all things, conflicting with Him asking about Lazarus’ location.

John 16:30: Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:13

States that nothing is hidden from God's sight, which contradicts Jesus' inquiry about Lazarus.

Hebrews 4:13: Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things [are] naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:20

God knows everything, which implies contradiction when Jesus asks about Lazarus' whereabouts in John 11:34.

1 John 3:20: For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
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