Contradiction with John 6:48-51
These verses contradict John 6:31 by emphasizing that Jesus himself is the true bread from heaven, offering eternal life, whereas John 6:31 refers to manna eaten by the ancestors.
John 6:48-51: I am that bread of life.
Contradiction with John 3:13
This verse states that no one has ascended to heaven and returned except Jesus, implying his unique authority, unlike the manna referenced in John 6:31 which was a temporary provision.
John 3:13: And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, [even] the Son of man which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1
Describes the law as a shadow of good things to come and not the very image, suggesting the temporal nature of things like manna compared to eternal sustenance through Christ.
Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
Contradiction with Acts 7:48-50
Emphasizes that God does not dwell in man-made structures, underscoring a spiritual understanding of God's provision compared to the physical manna of John 6:31.
Acts 7:48-50: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:3-4
Suggests that the spiritual food and drink (Christ) is superior to the physical manna eaten by ancestors, redefining the concept of divine sustenance.
1 Corinthians 10:3-4: And did all eat the same spiritual meat;
Contradiction with Matthew 4:4
Argues that man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word from the mouth of God, suggesting a deeper reliance beyond physical manna.
Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Contradiction with Exodus 16:35
While this verse supports the occurrence of manna, it highlights its temporary nature compared to Jesus' claim of being the true bread from heaven.
Exodus 16:35: And the children of Israel did eat manna forty years, until they came to a land inhabited; they did eat manna, until they came unto the borders of the land of Canaan.
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction in John 6:31 could be the idea of relying on miracles like manna from heaven for sustenance, which might conflict with teachings about hard work, personal responsibility, and not testing divine provision. People might wonder if this promotes dependency on divine intervention instead of human effort and planning.