Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 2:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 2:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 2:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, when the person in charge of the party tasted the water that had turned into wine, he didn't know where it came from, but the servants did. The party leader was so surprised that he wanted to talk to the person getting married, thinking it was the best wine ever.

John 2:9: When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1

This verse warns that wine is a mocker, which contradicts the positive outcome of Jesus turning water into wine in John 2:9.

Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18

This verse advises not to be drunk with wine, suggesting a negative view, contrary to the celebration of wine in John 2:9.

Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:31-32

This verse warns against looking at wine, describing its potential harm, in contrast to the good wine created in John 2:9.

Proverbs 23:31-32: Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, [when] it moveth itself aright.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:11

This verse warns those who chase after strong drink, presenting wine in a negative light compared to the celebration at the wedding in John 2:9.

Isaiah 5:11: Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, [that] they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, [till] wine inflame them! [inflame: of, pursue]

Contradiction with Hosea 4:11

This verse mentions that wine takes away understanding, contrasting the joyous occasion in John 2:9.

Hosea 4:11: Whoredom and wine and new wine take away the heart.
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