Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 3:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 3:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 3:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author Luke, this verse is part of a long list showing Jesus' family tree. It helps people understand where Jesus came from and connects Him to many important people from the past.

Luke 3:29: Which was [the son] of Jose, which was [the son] of Eliezer, which was [the son] of Jorim, which was [the son] of Matthat, which was [the son] of Levi,

Contradiction with Matthew 1:16

Luke 3:29 lists Matthat as an ancestor of Jesus, whereas Matthew 1:16 traces Jesus' lineage through Jacob.

Matthew 1:16: And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Contradiction with Matthew 1:12

Luke 3:29 lists Eliakim among Jesus' ancestors, whereas Matthew 1:12 does not mention him in the lineage of Jesus.

Matthew 1:12: And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 3:17-19

Lists Zerubbabel as a grandson of Jeconiah through Pedaiah, contradicting Luke 3:29 where Zerubbabel is listed with different genealogical details.

1 Chronicles 3:17-19: And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son, [Salathiel: Heb. Shealtiel]

Contradiction with Matthew 1:13

Lists Abiud instead of Eliakim in the genealogy, creating a discrepancy with Luke 3:29’s genealogy.

Matthew 1:13: And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;

Contradiction with Matthew 1:15

Lists Matthan instead of Matthat, differing from the genealogy presented in Luke 3:29.

Matthew 1:15: And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;
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