Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 8:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 8:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 8:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the disciples were curious and wanted Jesus to explain the story he told because they didn't understand it. Jesus often told stories, called parables, to teach important lessons.

Luke 8:9: And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:2

Proverbs 25:2 states it is the glory of God to conceal a matter, contrasting with Luke 8:9, where understanding is sought.

Proverbs 25:2: [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter.

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:9-10

This passage indicates people's hearts are made dull, contradicting the inquiry for understanding in Luke 8:9.

Isaiah 6:9-10: And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. [indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc]

Contradiction with Matthew 13:10-11

Here, Jesus explains why He speaks in parables, which could be seen as hindering understanding, as opposed to the disciples seeking clarity in Luke 8:9.

Matthew 13:10-11: And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?
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