Contradiction with Matthew 22:45
Contradicts by stating the same question, implying uncertainty about the Messiah's lineage.
Matthew 22:45: And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any [man] from that day forth ask him any more [questions].
Contradiction with Mark 12:37
Presents the same question, suggesting a different perspective on the relationship between David and the Lord, but does not provide a clear answer, leaving room for interpretation.
Mark 12:37: David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he [then] his son? And the common people heard him gladly.
Contradiction with Psalm 110:1
Used in Luke 20:44, but here it directly states, "The LORD said unto my Lord," implying superiority, which contradicts the traditional understanding of lineage in Jewish thought.
Psalm 110:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
Paradox #1
The theological conflict in Luke 20:44 arises from the question of how David could call the Messiah "Lord" if the Messiah is also his descendant. This challenges the commonly held notion that descendants are regarded with less authority than their ancestors, highlighting the complexity of Jesus' identity as both David's descendant and his Lord.
Paradox #2
Luke 20:44 discusses how David calls the Messiah "Lord," even though the Messiah is expected to be his descendant. The potential contradiction or inconsistency lies in the expectation that a descendant should be lesser or subordinate, not someone to whom an ancestor refers as "Lord." This challenges the understanding of lineage and authority.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency related to this verse could be the difficulty in understanding how David could call the Messiah 'Lord' if the Messiah is his descendant. In ancient Jewish culture, ancestors were typically seen as greater than their descendants, so calling a descendant 'Lord' might seem contradictory. This challenges traditional views of lineage and authority.