Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 1:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 1:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 1:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, an angel told Mary that she would have a special baby named Jesus. Jesus is very important because he is God's son who was sent to help everyone.

Luke 1:31: And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

Contradiction with Matthew 1:23

Matthew 1:23 refers to the child being called Emmanuel, while Luke 1:31 says the child should be named Jesus.

Matthew 1:23: Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. [they...: or, his name shall be called]

Contradiction with Isaiah 7:14

Isaiah 7:14 speaks of a virgin bearing a son called Immanuel, contradicting Luke 1:31 where the son is named Jesus.

Isaiah 7:14: Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. [shall call: or, thou, O virgin, shalt call]

Contradiction with John 7:42

John 7:42 mentions that Christ will come from Bethlehem, of the seed of David, which may contradict interpretations of lineage taken in Luke.

John 7:42: Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?

Contradiction with Psalm 2:7

This verse mentions "Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee," which could be seen as contradicting the notion of divine conception in Luke 1:31.

Psalm 2:7: I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou [art] my Son; this day have I begotten thee. [the decree: or, for a decree]
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