Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 21:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 21:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 21:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when you see armies surrounding the city of Jerusalem, it's a sign that something very bad is going to happen there soon. It's like seeing dark clouds in the sky and knowing a big storm is coming.

Luke 21:20: And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:6

This verse states that people will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but they are not yet the end, contrary to Luke 21:20's specific sign of Jerusalem's desolation.

Matthew 24:6: And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all [these things] must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse prophecies a time of peace where nations do not wage war, contradicting the invasion and desolation of Jerusalem described in Luke 21:20.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:7

This verse advises seeking the peace of the city, whereas Luke 21:20 speaks of recognizing impending desolation.

Jeremiah 29:7: And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

Contradiction with Revelation 7:3

This verse speaks of holding back destruction until the servants of God are sealed, contrasting with the immediate destruction mentioned in Luke 21:20.

Revelation 7:3: Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.

Contradiction with Zechariah 2:4-5

This verse predicts prosperity and divine protection for Jerusalem, counter to the imminent destruction in Luke 21:20.

Zechariah 2:4-5: And said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited [as] towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein:
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