Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 15:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 15:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 15:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the young man spent all his money and then there was not enough food for everyone, so he started to feel very hungry and needed help. This teaches us that it's important to make good choices and save for tough times.

Luke 15:14: And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

This verse promises that God will supply all needs, contradicting the famine and want described in Luke 15:14.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:26

This verse states that God feeds the birds and implies His provision for humans as well, conflicting with the lack experienced in Luke 15:14.

Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

This verse declares "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want," directly contradicting the want described in Luke 15:14.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Isaiah 33:16

This verse promises provision of bread and water, contrasting the severe famine and lack in Luke 15:14.

Isaiah 33:16: He shall dwell on high: his place of defence [shall be] the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters [shall be] sure. [high: Heb. heights, or, high places]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:11-12

These verses describe blessings and plenty from obedience, opposing the scarcity faced in Luke 15:14.

Deuteronomy 28:11-12: And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee. [in goods: or, for good] [body: Heb. belly]
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