Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 2:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 2:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 2:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this means that Mary, Jesus' mom, will feel deep sadness, like a sharp pain in her heart, but through this, people will understand what they truly think and feel. It's like how sometimes something hard teaches us important things.

Luke 2:35: (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

This verse says no weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper, which seems to contradict the notion of a prophetic 'sword' affecting Mary.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Jesus speaks of giving peace and not being troubled, contrasting the imagery of Mary’s soul being pierced.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:7

Promises peace that passes understanding to keep hearts and minds, which seems at odds with the disturbance implied by a sword piercing Mary's soul.

Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

Speaks of God wiping away every tear, which contrasts with the sorrow implicit in Luke 2:35.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Paradox #1

Luke 2:35 may present a moral conflict in terms of the notion that suffering or personal struggle is part of a divine plan or prophecy. This can be challenging to reconcile with the belief that a benevolent God should prevent pain rather than foresee or allow it for a greater purpose.

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