Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 19:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 19:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 19:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the soldiers broke the legs of the two men on the crosses next to Jesus. This was done to make sure they would die more quickly.

John 19:32: Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him.

Contradiction with John 19:33

John 19:32 mentions the breaking of the legs of the crucified individuals, while John 19:33 states that Jesus' legs were not broken.

John 19:33: But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:

Contradiction with Psalm 34:20

John 19:32 describes breaking legs, whereas Psalm 34:20 states, "He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken," indicating no bones broken.

Psalm 34:20: He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.

Contradiction with Exodus 12:46

This verse commands that no bones of the Passover lamb be broken, contrasting with the action described in John 19:32.

Exodus 12:46: In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not carry forth ought of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall ye break a bone thereof.

Contradiction with Numbers 9:12

Like Exodus 12:46, it specifies that no bones should be broken during the Passover, which contrasts with the act of bone-breaking in John 19:32.

Numbers 9:12: They shall leave none of it unto the morning, nor break any bone of it: according to all the ordinances of the passover they shall keep it.
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