Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 1:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 1:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 1:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when Mary saw the angel, she felt confused and worried about what his greeting might mean. She didn't understand why the angel spoke to her like that and wondered what was going to happen.

Luke 1:29: And when she saw [him], she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

Contradiction with Judges 6:22

In this verse, Gideon is filled with fear and awe upon realizing he has seen an angel, contrary to Mary's calm and contemplative reaction in Luke 1:29.

Judges 6:22: And when Gideon perceived that he [was] an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face.

Contradiction with Luke 1:12

Zechariah responds with fear and trouble when he sees an angel, differing from Mary's more composed reaction in Luke 1:29.

Luke 1:12: And when Zacharias saw [him], he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:5

Here, the women at the tomb are described as afraid when encountering an angel, contrasting with Mary's contemplation without mention of fear.

Matthew 28:5: And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

Contradiction with Daniel 8:17

Daniel falls into a deep sleep due to fear when approached by an angel, which contrasts with Mary's thoughtful introspection in Luke 1:29.

Daniel 8:17: So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end [shall be] the vision.

Contradiction with Revelation 1:17

John falls at the feet of the angel as though dead, vastly different from Mary's troubled yet contemplative reaction in Luke 1:29.

Revelation 1:17: And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

Contradiction with Numbers 22:31

Balaam bows low and exhibits fear upon seeing an angel, unlike Mary's pondering response.

Numbers 22:31: Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. [fell...: or, bowed himself]
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