Contradiction with John 14:17
This verse indicates that the Spirit was already present with the disciples, contradicting the statement in John 7:39 that the Holy Ghost was not yet given.
John 14:17: [Even] the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
Contradiction with Acts 2:4
This verse describes the disciples being filled with the Holy Ghost at Pentecost, contradicting the implication in John 7:39 that the Spirit's coming was linked to Jesus' glorification.
Acts 2:4: And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Contradiction with Luke 1:15
This verse notes that John the Baptist was filled with the Holy Ghost from his mother's womb, suggesting the Spirit was active before Jesus' glorification.
Luke 1:15: For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.
Contradiction with Numbers 11:25
This Old Testament verse shows the Spirit resting upon the elders, which contradicts the notion in John 7:39 that the Spirit had not yet been given.
Numbers 11:25: And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that [was] upon him, and gave [it] unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, [that], when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 10:10
This verse describes the Spirit of God coming upon Saul, which contradicts the implication of John 7:39 about the Spirit's future giving.
1 Samuel 10:10: And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.
Paradox #1
The potential doctrinal issue with John 7:39 could be related to the timing and understanding of the Holy Spirit's presence and role. Some might see a contradiction in how this verse implies the Holy Spirit wasn't given yet, despite Old Testament references to the Spirit's activity. Another point of confusion could be the relationship between Jesus' glorification and the coming of the Spirit, which varies in interpretation across different Christian traditions. However, these are typically resolved through theological explanations and context.
Paradox #2
One potential contradiction is that John 7:39 refers to the Holy Spirit not being given yet because Jesus had not been glorified. However, in earlier scriptures, particularly the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit is mentioned as already at work in various individuals. This might cause some to question how the Spirit was present before but is mentioned as not yet given.