Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 1:71

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 1:71 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 1:71. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse means God wants to keep us safe from people who are mean to us and want to harm us. It's like when a superhero saves people from the bad guys.

Luke 1:71: That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse, which instructs to love your enemies and bless those who curse you, contradicts the notion of being saved from enemies as described in Luke 1:71.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

Encourages blessing and not cursing those who persecute you, contrasting with the theme of deliverance from enemies.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, clashing with the idea of triumph over enemies indicated in Luke 1:71.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

Commands aiding your enemy in distress, opposing the concept of being rescued from enemies.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 24:19

Praises not seeking retribution against enemies, which contrasts with seeking salvation from them.

1 Samuel 24:19: For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could arise in the interpretation of seeking safety or deliverance through the defeat of enemies. This can raise questions about the morality of wishing harm or downfall upon others, conflicting with teachings about love and forgiveness.

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