Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 3:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 3:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 3:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse is part of a family list showing that Jesus came from the line of King David, making him part of a special family God promised to use for good things. It helps people understand that Jesus's family is important for his story.

Luke 3:31: Which was [the son] of Melea, which was [the son] of Menan, which was [the son] of Mattatha, which was [the son] of Nathan, which was [the son] of David,

Contradiction with Matthew 1:6

Luke 3:31 lists Nathan as an ancestor of Jesus, whereas Matthew 1:6 lists Solomon, showing differing genealogical lines.

Matthew 1:6: And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her [that had been the wife] of Urias;

Paradox #1

The contradiction lies in the genealogy of Jesus. Luke 3:31 lists a different lineage for Jesus compared to the one found in Matthew 1:6-16. Specifically, the names in the ancestry line diverge after King David, with Luke mentioning Nathan as David's son, whereas Matthew lists Solomon. This discrepancy presents a conflict between the two accounts regarding Jesus's ancestry.

Paradox #2

The potential contradiction in "Luke 3:31" is related to the genealogy of Jesus. In this verse, Heli is listed as the father of Joseph, which differs from another account in Matthew's genealogy where Jacob is named as Joseph's father. This inconsistency creates a conflict between the two genealogies regarding Joseph's lineage.

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