Contradiction with Luke 2:4-7
These verses affirm Jesus was born in Bethlehem, consistent with John 7:42, thus not providing contradiction.
Luke 2:4-7: And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
Paradox #1
John 7:42 mentions the prophecy that the Messiah would come from David's lineage and be born in Bethlehem. A contradiction could arise if someone points out that Jesus is often referred to as being from Nazareth, which is a different town. This could cause confusion about how Jesus fulfills this prophecy. However, Christian tradition explains that Jesus was indeed born in Bethlehem, fulfilling the prophecy, and later lived in Nazareth.
Paradox #2
John 7:42 might seem to contradict other parts of the Bible because it says the Messiah will come from David's lineage and Bethlehem. Some people think this doesn't match with Jesus, who they believe was from Nazareth. This apparent inconsistency comes from not everyone realizing that Jesus was actually born in Bethlehem, fulfilling the prophecy.
Paradox #3
The contradiction related to John 7:42 revolves around the prophecy that the Messiah would come from Bethlehem, the city of David. Some people point out that earlier in the Gospel of John, there is no mention of Jesus being born in Bethlehem; instead, he is known to be from Nazareth. This can create confusion or inconsistency for those who take the prophecy literally and expect clear documentation of Jesus's Bethlehem birthplace within the text of John itself.
Paradox #4
John 7:42 mentions that Christ is to come from the lineage of David and from Bethlehem. A perceived inconsistency arises because some people believe Jesus was from Nazareth, not Bethlehem. However, the New Testament describes Jesus's birth in Bethlehem, which aligns with the prophecy. This seeming contradiction is mostly about understanding the details of Jesus's birthplace versus his upbringing location.