Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30
Implies that there is no wisdom, understanding, or counsel against the LORD, yet John 11:51 suggests a human prophecy aligning with God’s will.
Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
Stresses that God's thoughts and ways are higher than man's, while John 11:51 suggests human words fulfilling divine prophecy.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Acts 5:38-39
Advises against human intervention in divine matters, yet John 11:51 implies human insight playing a role in God's plan.
Acts 5:38-39: And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25
States the foolishness of God is wiser than men, contradicting a high priest's prophecy aligning with divine intent in John 11:51.
1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in John 11:51 could arise from the fact that the religious leader, despite having negative intentions, unknowingly foretells a positive outcome—the sacrifice of one for the benefit of many. This highlights a tension between the leader's harmful intentions and the prophecy's beneficial implication.