Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, a long time ago when Herod was king, there was a priest named Zacharias who was married to Elisabeth, and both of them were very special because they came from important families who loved and served God.

Luke 1:5: There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife [was] of the daughters of Aaron, and her name [was] Elisabeth.

Contradiction with Matthew 1:2

This verse lists the genealogy of Jesus, beginning with Abraham, while Luke 1:5 refers to events happening during the time of Herod, highlighting different times and contexts.

Matthew 1:2: Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

Contradiction with Mark 12:27

This verse speaks of God as not being the God of the dead, but of the living, which contrasts with the historical setting and mortality implied in Luke 1:5.

Mark 12:27: He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: ye therefore do greatly err.

Contradiction with John 8:12

This verse speaks of Jesus as the light of the world, which is a theological statement, whereas Luke 1:5 is more historical and descriptive, focusing on people and events.

John 8:12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes equality and unity in Christ, which contrasts with the hierarchical priestly context of Luke 1:5 where Zechariah is a priest.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

This verse speaks of God choosing the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, while Luke 1:5 situates the narrative in a traditional and orderly religious context.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11

This verse discusses Christ as a high priest of good things to come, contrasting with the Levitical priesthood context of Zechariah in Luke 1:5.

Hebrews 9:11: But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
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