Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 9:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 9:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 9:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus told a blind man to wash in a special pool called Siloam. When the man listened and did what Jesus said, he could see again.

John 9:7: And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

Contradiction with Exodus 4:11

Suggests God's sovereignty over human disabilities, unlike healing in John 9:7.

Exodus 4:11: And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD?

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:9

Warns against questioning God's plans, whereas healing implies changing one's condition in John 9:7.

Isaiah 45:9: Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! [Let] the potsherd [strive] with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?

Contradiction with Matthew 10:8

Jesus commands disciples to heal, potentially contradicting the exclusivity of the miracle in John 9:7.

Matthew 10:8: Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

Suggests embracing weaknesses rather than seeking physical healing as in John 9:7.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:23

Advises using medicine rather than miraculous healing implied in John 9:7.

1 Timothy 5:23: Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
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