Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 3:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 3:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 3:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse shows us a family tree, which means it lists the great-great-great-grandfathers of Jesus. It helps us understand how Jesus is connected to important families from a long time ago.

Luke 3:33: Which was [the son] of Aminadab, which was [the son] of Aram, which was [the son] of Esrom, which was [the son] of Phares, which was [the son] of Juda,

Contradiction with Matthew 1:2-6

Matthew's genealogy lists different ancestors for Jesus, which contradicts the ancestors mentioned in Luke 3:33.

Matthew 1:2-6: Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 2:11-12

Chronicles gives a different lineage for some of the same ancestors listed in Luke 3:33.

1 Chronicles 2:11-12: And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz, [Salma: also called, Salmon]

Contradiction with Ruth 4:18-22

The genealogy in Ruth differs in the sequence of ancestors compared to the line in Luke 3:33.

Ruth 4:18-22: Now these [are] the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,

Contradiction with Genesis 38:29

Genesis details the birth of Zerah and Pharez differently than what is implied in Luke 3:33.

Genesis 38:29: And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, How hast thou broken forth? [this] breach [be] upon thee: therefore his name was called Pharez. [How hast...: or, Wherefore hast thou made this breach against thee?] [Pharez: that is A breach]
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