Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 1:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 1:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 1:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, God performed a miracle by helping Elisabeth, who was very old and couldn't have kids before, to have a baby. This shows that nothing is too hard for God, and He can do amazing things.

Luke 1:36: And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

Contradiction with Genesis 18:11

Luke 1:36 mentions Elizabeth conceiving in her old age, while Genesis 18:11 suggests it is typically not possible for elderly women to bear children.

Genesis 18:11: Now Abraham and Sarah [were] old [and] well stricken in age; [and] it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:11

This verse highlights Sarah's faith for conceiving despite being past age, whereas Luke 1:36 shows Elizabeth conceiving without a specific mention of faith being the reason.

Hebrews 11:11: Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.

Contradiction with Numbers 11:23

Luke 1:36 implies God's intervention in Elizabeth's conception, while Numbers 11:23 questions the extent of God's power directly rather than affirming it.

Numbers 11:23: And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD'S hand waxed short? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:17

This verse emphasizes that nothing is too hard for God, contrasting with Luke 1:36 that presents Elizabeth's pregnancy as miraculous, which could imply the unusual nature of such events.

Jeremiah 32:17: Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, [and] there is nothing too hard for thee: [too...: or, hid from thee]

Contradiction with Matthew 19:26

States that with God, all things are possible, suggesting a broader view of possibilities compared to Luke 1:36 focusing on a specific miraculous event.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
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