Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 19:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 19:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 19:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of John, this means that everything happened so that what was promised long ago would come true. It was written that none of Jesus' bones would be broken, and that promise was kept.

John 19:36: For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:20

This verse supports rather than contradicts John 19:36, by saying, "He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken," which is fulfilled in John 19:36 and does not represent a contradiction.

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

Contradiction with Numbers 9:12

This verse refers to the Passover lamb, whose bones should not be broken, aligning with, rather than contradicting, John 19:36.

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.

Paradox #1

The verse is often understood to fulfill Old Testament prophecy about none of the Messiah’s bones being broken. Some may argue there is a contradiction because this specific prophecy isn't clear in the Old Testament, leading to debates about fulfillment and interpretation. However, for many believers, this is not seen as a contradiction but as a deeper symbolic truth.

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