Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 21:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 21:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 21:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, when the friends of Jesus came to the shore, they saw that Jesus had made a fire with fish and bread on it, ready for them to eat. This shows how much Jesus loves and cares for his friends by preparing a meal for them.

John 21:9: As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.

Contradiction with Leviticus 11:10

John 21:9 mentions fish being prepared for a meal, while Leviticus 11:10 declares fish without fins and scales as abominable and not to be eaten.

Leviticus 11:10: And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which [is] in the waters, they [shall be] an abomination unto you:

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:4

John 21:9 has the use of fire for cooking, whereas Isaiah 65:4 describes those eating swine's flesh and disobeying commands, suggesting the impropriety of certain cooking practices, which could imply a differing attitude towards prepared meats over fires.

Isaiah 65:4: Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine's flesh, and broth of abominable [things is in] their vessels; [broth: or, pieces]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 4:13

John 21:9 depicts an outdoor cooking scene seen as acceptable, while Ezekiel 4:13 shows a scenario where eating defiled bread among the Gentiles is negative, which could imply impurity in cooking/eating settings.

Ezekiel 4:13: And the LORD said, Even thus shall the children of Israel eat their defiled bread among the Gentiles, whither I will drive them.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:8

John 21:9 involves a meal prepared with fish, yet 1 Corinthians 8:8 emphasizes that food does not bring us closer to God, indicating that the meal's context does not have spiritual significance.

1 Corinthians 8:8: But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. [are we the better: or, have we the more] [are we the worse: or, have we the less]
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