Contradiction with Matthew 2:1-6
This passage specifies that the Messiah is prophesied to be born in Bethlehem, unlike John 7:27 where it suggests uncertainty about the origins of Christ.
Matthew 2:1-6: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
Contradiction with Micah 5:2
This prophecy indicates that the ruler of Israel, interpreted as the Messiah, would come from Bethlehem, directly contradicting the claim in John 7:27 of ignorance about the Messiah's origin.
Micah 5:2: But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, [though] thou be little among the thousands of Judah, [yet] out of thee shall he come forth unto me [that is] to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth [have been] from of old, from everlasting. [everlasting: Heb. the days of eternity]
Contradiction with Matthew 2:4-5
These verses show the knowledge that Christ would come from Bethlehem, opposing the notion in John 7:27 that his origin would be unknown.
Matthew 2:4-5: And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
Contradiction with John 7:42
Here it is affirmed that the scriptures say Christ would come from David’s seed and Bethlehem, differing from the statement in John 7:27 suggesting ignorance of his origins.
John 7:42: Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?
Paradox #1
John 7:27 might seem inconsistent because it mentions people being uncertain where the Messiah would come from, yet other scripture passages suggest that the Messiah would come from Bethlehem. This could confuse readers about people's knowledge of the Messiah's origins.