Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 9:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 9:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 9:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus used mud made from his spit to help a blind man see again. This shows that Jesus can do amazing things in surprising ways.

John 9:6: When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, [anointed...: or, spread the clay upon the eyes of the blind man]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse prohibits false testimony, whereas John 9:6 demonstrates a miracle that could be perceived as unbelievable or fabricated.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:29

Here, the healing relies on faith rather than a physical action like making clay, which contrasts with John 9:6 where Jesus performs a physical act to heal.

Matthew 9:29: Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.

Contradiction with Luke 7:7-10

Jesus heals the centurion's servant with a word, not needing to perform any physical action like making clay.

Luke 7:7-10: Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

Contradiction with Mark 6:5

In this account, Jesus could do no mighty work in Nazareth except lay his hands on a few sick people, contrasting with the more elaborate miracle in John 9:6.

Mark 6:5: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].

Contradiction with John 4:50

Jesus heals the official's son with just His word, showing a contradiction in method as in John 9:6 a physical act is performed.

John 4:50: Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:5-13

Jesus heals the servant of a centurion through spoken word only, showing a different method than the physical one in John 9:6.

Matthew 8:5-13: And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,

Paradox #1

The potential scientific conflict with that biblical event lies in the method of healing. In the modern scientific understanding of medicine and biology, vision impairment due to physical damage usually requires medical treatment, surgery, or corrective lenses. The act described in the verse, using materials like mud, does not align with current medical practices or known effective treatments for blindness. Therefore, it poses a contradiction with scientific knowledge about treating such conditions.

← John 9:5
Share
John 9:7 →
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.