Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 1:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 1:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 1:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Mary trusted God very much and said yes when the angel told her about God's plan for her. She showed she was ready to help do what God wanted, no matter how surprising it was.

Luke 1:38: And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

Contradiction with Exodus 4:10

Moses hesitates and expresses doubt in his ability to speak, unlike Mary's immediate acceptance.

Exodus 4:10: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]

Contradiction with Judges 6:15

Gideon questions his qualifications and doubts, contrasting Mary's unquestioning submission.

Judges 6:15: And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family [is] poor in Manasseh, and I [am] the least in my father's house. [my family...: Heb. my thousand is the meanest]

Contradiction with Jonah 1:3

Jonah attempts to flee from God's command, while Mary willingly accepts it.

Jonah 1:3: But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.

Paradox #1

A potential contradiction in this verse could be the idea of free will versus predetermined destiny. One might argue that if the events are predetermined by divine will, then human free will is limited, raising questions about personal choice and autonomy. This can create a conflict for those who believe strongly in the concept of free will.

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