Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 1:60

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 1:60 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 1:60. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Elizabeth, the baby's mother, wanted to name her son John because that's the name given to him by an angel, even though others expected a different name. She was following God's special message, showing her trust and obedience.

Luke 1:60: And his mother answered and said, Not [so]; but he shall be called John.

Contradiction with Genesis 17:19

This verse mentions God’s covenant through Isaac, which some may interpret as a preordained naming, contrasting with the familial naming decision in Luke 1:60.

Genesis 17:19: And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, [and] with his seed after him.

Contradiction with Genesis 21:3

Specifies obedience to divine instruction in naming Isaac, unlike the familial choice emphasized in Luke 1:60.

Genesis 21:3: And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.

Contradiction with Judges 13:24

Samson's mother names him, aligning more with divine prediction than family intervention, contrasting with Luke 1:60's parental choice.

Judges 13:24: And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 12:24-25

Here, God directly instructs the naming of Solomon, contradicting the personal choice depicted in Luke 1:60.

2 Samuel 12:24-25: And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him.

Contradiction with Matthew 1:21

Names are given through divine intervention, presenting a divine vs. familial authority contrast with Luke 1:60.

Matthew 1:21: And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. [JESUS: that is, Saviour, Heb]
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