Contradiction with Micah 5:2
This verse predicts that a ruler in Israel will come from Bethlehem, which is in Judea, contradicting the Pharisees' claim in John 7:52 that no prophet arises out of Galilee.
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 Isaiah 9:1-2
These verses speak of a great light arising in Galilee, which contradicts the assertion in John 7:52 that no prophet comes from Galilee.
Isaiah 9:1-2: Nevertheless the dimness [shall] not [be] such as [was] in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict [her by] the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations. [of the nations: or, populous]
Paradox #1
Theological inconsistency in this context could be that the religious leaders claim no prophets come from Galilee, but other parts of the Bible mention prophets from that region. This creates a conflict with their statement.
Paradox #2
The potential conflict in this verse is that the religious leaders are dismissing someone's argument based on a stereotype about a region, rather than considering the message or its truth. This can contradict teachings about fairness and not judging others based on prejudice.