Contradiction with Isaiah 53:2
This verse describes the Messiah as having no form or majesty, which contrasts with Abraham rejoicing to see Christ’s day, suggesting a prominent, celebrated event.
Isaiah 53:2: For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, [there is] no beauty that we should desire him.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:13
This verse states that the patriarchs, including Abraham, died in faith without receiving the promises, seemingly contradicting the idea that Abraham saw Christ's day.
Hebrews 11:13: These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of [them], and embraced [them], and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. [in faith: Gr. according to faith]
Paradox #1
Some people find a contradiction in John 8:56 because it talks about Abraham experiencing joy at seeing the day of Jesus, even though they lived centuries apart. This raises questions about how Abraham could have known about or seen Jesus's time. Different interpretations try to resolve this, like suggesting it was a vision or symbolic.
Paradox #2
John 8:56 might raise questions about how Jesus could speak of Abraham seeing His day and rejoicing, given that they lived thousands of years apart. This could create a perceived inconsistency about the timeline and the nature of Jesus' claim.