Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 23:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 23:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 23:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse means that a time will come when people will feel lucky if they don't have children, because it will be very difficult and sad during those days. It shows that there will be hard times ahead when people might think it's better not to have kids to protect them from sadness.

Luke 23:29: For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed [are] the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:28

This verse emphasizes being fruitful and multiplying, which contradicts the implication of a curse upon bearing children in Luke 23:29.

Genesis 1:28: And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. [moveth: Heb. creepeth]

Contradiction with Psalm 113:9

This verse speaks of childbearing as a blessing, in contrast to the lament in Luke 23:29.

Psalm 113:9: He maketh the barren woman to keep house, [and to be] a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD. [to keep...: Heb. to dwell in an house]

Contradiction with John 16:21

This verse describes a woman’s joy in bearing a child, which contrasts with the sorrow indicated in Luke 23:29.

John 16:21: A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:15

Suggests salvation in childbearing, contrary to the woe pronounced in Luke 23:29.

1 Timothy 2:15: Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:26

Promises none shall be barren, highlighting a blessing that contrasts with the woe in Luke 23:29.

Exodus 23:26: There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.

Paradox #1

This verse can be seen as morally contradictory because it suggests that not having children is more fortunate in certain difficult times, which conflicts with the biblical view that sees children as a blessing. This can create tension between valuing life and the suffering that comes with specific circumstances.

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