Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 2:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 2:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 2:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, a woman named Anna saw baby Jesus and was very thankful to God. She told everyone who was hoping for a savior in Jerusalem about Jesus.

Luke 2:38: And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. [Jerusalem: or, Israel]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

While Luke 2:38 speaks of peace and redemption, Matthew 10:34 discusses bringing a sword, not peace.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Exodus 15:3

Describes the Lord as a man of war, contrasted with Luke 2:38’s theme of redemption and peace.

Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Suggests division rather than peace, in contrast to the redemption spoken of in Luke 2:38.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:29

Compares God's word to fire and a hammer breaking rocks, contrasting with the peace and redemption theme of Luke 2:38.

Jeremiah 23:29: [Is] not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer [that] breaketh the rock in pieces?
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