Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 19:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 19:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 19:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus is telling the people that a time will come when their enemies will surround their city and trap them inside. It means that difficult times are ahead because they did not listen to Jesus.

Luke 19:43: For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse emphasizes peacemakers, which contradicts the destruction and siege in Luke 19:43.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares, in contrast to the siege imagery in Luke 19:43.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

This verse advises against taking up the sword, opposing the conflict implied in Luke 19:43.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6

This verse depicts a peaceful kingdom, differing from the conflict foretold in Luke 19:43.

Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse encourages living peaceably with all, which contrasts with the coming siege in Luke 19:43.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

This verse emphasizes peace and disarmament, whereas Luke 19:43 predicts war and destruction.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with James 3:18

This verse mentions the fruit of righteousness in peace, opposing the violence suggested in Luke 19:43.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in Luke 19:43 could be seen as the conflict between the idea of a loving and compassionate God and the prediction of destruction and suffering that the verse describes. This might seem inconsistent with the teachings of forgiveness and mercy found elsewhere.

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