Contradiction with Matthew 1:18
This verse states Mary was found with child by the Holy Ghost, implying a divine conception, not a traditional parental role as suggested by Joseph being called Jesus's father in Luke 2:33.
Matthew 1:18: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
Contradiction with John 1:14
Describes Jesus as the "Word made flesh, and dwelt among us," emphasizing his divine origin rather than a purely human parental lineage.
John 1:14: And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Contradiction with John 6:42
People question Jesus's claim that he came down from heaven because they know his parents, contradicting the divine fatherhood implied by "Joseph and his mother" in Luke 2:33.
John 6:42: And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?
Contradiction with Hebrews 1:5
States that God has never said to any angel, "Thou art my Son," emphasizing Jesus's unique divine sonship, in contrast to the human parental reference in Luke 2:33.
Hebrews 1:5: For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?
Contradiction with Matthew 16:16
Peter declares Jesus as "the Christ, the Son of the living God," suggesting a divine nature that contrasts with the depiction of Joseph as his father in Luke 2:33.
Matthew 16:16: And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Paradox #1
Some people view Luke 2:33 as potentially conflicting with the doctrine of the virgin birth of Jesus. In this verse, Joseph is mentioned in a way that could imply he is the father of Jesus, which might create confusion with the belief that Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary through the Holy Spirit, making God his true father. This could be seen as inconsistent with the virgin birth narrative.
Paradox #2
One potential contradiction in "Luke 2:33" is its reference to Joseph as the child’s father. Some people point out that this seems inconsistent with the belief in the virgin birth of Jesus, as Joseph is regarded as Jesus' earthly, but not biological, father. This can create confusion about Jesus' parentage and the nature of his birth.