Contradiction with Exodus 16:4
In Exodus 16:4, God miraculously provides manna from heaven for the Israelites, while in Luke 9:16, Jesus performs the miracle himself by multiplying the loaves and fishes, implying his divine power and authority.
Exodus 16:4: Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no. [a certain...: Heb. the portion of a day in his day]
Contradiction with John 6:35
In John 6:35, Jesus declares himself to be the "bread of life," emphasizing spiritual sustenance, whereas Luke 9:16 focuses on the physical act of feeding a multitude with bread and fish.
John 6:35: And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
Contradiction with Matthew 4:4
Matthew 4:4 emphasizes that "man shall not live by bread alone," highlighting spiritual nourishment, while Luke 9:16 describes a physical feeding miracle.
Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 8:3
Deuteronomy 8:3 states that man lives by every word from God, rather than physical bread alone, contrasting the miraculous physical feeding in Luke 9:16.
Deuteronomy 8:3: And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every [word] that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 17:14-16
In 1 Kings 17:14-16, God provides flour and oil that do not run out for Elijah's host, without direct human intervention, while in Luke 9:16, Jesus actively multiplies the food.
1 Kings 17:14-16: For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day [that] the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth. [sendeth: Heb. giveth]