Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 1:61

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 1:61 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 1:61. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the people were surprised because Mary wanted to give her baby a name that no one in her family had. They thought it was strange because usually, families used names that were already used by other family members.

Luke 1:61: And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.

Contradiction with Luke 1:13

In this verse, the angel tells Zechariah that his son should be named John, contradicting family naming traditions mentioned in Luke 1:61.

Luke 1:13: But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

Contradiction with Genesis 17:5

Abram's name is changed to Abraham as per God's instruction, differing from tradition.

Genesis 17:5: Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. [Abraham: that is, Father of a great multitude]

Contradiction with Matthew 1:21

An angel instructs Joseph to name Mary's son Jesus, disregarding family name traditions.

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]

Contradiction with Genesis 17:15

Sarai's name is changed to Sarah by God's command, going against any traditional naming from her family.

Genesis 17:15: And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah [shall] her name [be]. [Sarah: that is Princess]
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