Contradiction with Exodus 20:8-10
Luke 13:16 depicts healing on the Sabbath, whereas Exodus 20:8-10 emphasizes ceasing work on the Sabbath.
Exodus 20:8-10: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Contradiction with Mark 2:27-28
Luke 13:16 supports performing acts of compassion on the Sabbath, whereas Mark 2:27-28 declares the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.
Mark 2:27-28: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:
Contradiction with Nehemiah 13:15-18
By healing on the Sabbath, Luke 13:16 contradicts Nehemiah 13:15-18, which warns against profaning the Sabbath by doing work.
Nehemiah 13:15-18: In those days saw I in Judah [some] treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all [manner of] burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified [against them] in the day wherein they sold victuals.
Paradox #1
The potential theological conflict in Luke 13:16 could relate to the differing interpretations of Sabbath laws. Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath, challenging the strict Sabbath observance practiced by some religious leaders at the time. This action might seem at odds with the commandment to rest on the Sabbath, as stated in the Old Testament. Some might see this as a contradiction between Jesus' actions and traditional Jewish law. However, others interpret it as Jesus emphasizing the importance of compassion over legalistic restrictions.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in Luke 13:16 could be the conflict between observing religious rules and showing compassion. In this verse, one interpretation might be that religious leaders prioritize strict observance of the Sabbath law over helping someone in need, while Jesus emphasizes compassion and healing, suggesting that moral obligations to help others should not be restricted by religious rules. This creates tension between following religious laws and the moral duty to show kindness and mercy.