Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 4:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 4:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 4:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the woman at the well is confused because Jesus doesn’t have a bucket to get water, but He is talking about special water that gives life forever. She doesn’t understand yet that Jesus means something more than regular water.

John 4:11: The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?

Contradiction with John 3:16

This verse speaks of the gift of eternal life through belief in Jesus, contrasting the physical water in John 4:11 with spiritual salvation.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:6

Promises satisfaction for those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, opposing the woman's emphasis on physical water in John 4:11.

Matthew 5:6: Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Contradiction with Revelation 22:17

Invites all to take the water of life freely, unlike the physical well water discussed in John 4:11, suggesting spiritual abundance instead.

Revelation 22:17: And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:1

Calls to receive water without cost, highlighting the spiritual abundance over the physical water from the well in John 4:11.

Isaiah 55:1: Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Contradiction with John 7:38

Promises living water flowing from within, contrasting with the external water from Jacob's well mentioned in John 4:11.

John 7:38: He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
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