Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
Luke 1:51 speaks of scattering the proud, while Matthew 5:5 blesses the meek and does not address the proud.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Contradiction with James 4:6
Luke 1:51 suggests scattering those with pride, whereas James 4:6 states that God gives grace to the humble and resists the proud, focusing more on God's resistance rather than scattering.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
Luke 1:51 describes an active scattering of the proud, while Proverbs 16:18 discusses how pride leads to destruction without direct divine intervention mentioned.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5
Luke 1:51 highlights scattering, whereas 1 Peter 5:5 discusses humility and God's resistance to the proud, focusing on attitude instead of action.
1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Contradiction with Proverbs 8:13
Luke 1:51 talks about scattering the proud, whereas Proverbs 8:13 expresses a general hatred of pride without specifying scattering.
Proverbs 8:13: The fear of the LORD [is] to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in Luke 1:51 could relate to differing interpretations or understandings of historical events and divine intervention. Some might argue that the verse expresses an action or event believed to be the direct work of God, while historical records or perspectives might not clearly support or mention such events. This can create a perceived inconsistency between religious texts and historical accounts. However, interpretations can vary widely.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction or conflict of the verse could be that it portrays a division or judgment against certain people, which can conflict with the idea of universal love and forgiveness that is also present in biblical teachings. This could be seen as inconsistent with messages about loving all people equally.