Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 12:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 12:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 12:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, this verse means that what God told his special messenger Isaiah a long time ago is coming true. It shows that Jesus is doing what God promised would happen.

Matthew 12:17: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,

Contradiction with Amos 3:7

This verse suggests that God does nothing without revealing His plan to the prophets, while Matthew 12:17 indicates a fulfillment of prophecy, emphasizing divine foreknowledge, which might imply that God's actions are sometimes concealed until fulfillment.

Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses highlight that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human understanding, implying that divine actions and fulfillments can be beyond human comprehension or contradiction, whereas Matthew 12:17 assumes an understanding of prophecy fulfillment.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with John 13:19

This verse suggests that Jesus declares future events so his followers may believe in him when they occur, potentially contradicting the premise of Matthew 12:17 where prophetic fulfillment is evidenced for belief.

John 13:19: Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am [he]. [Now: or, From henceforth]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:9

This verse suggests that human senses cannot perceive God's plans, which could imply a contradiction to Matthew 12:17, where a specific prophecy is fulfilled to demonstrate divine intent.

1 Corinthians 2:9: But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

The verse implies that God's judgments and ways are unsearchable and beyond human grasp, suggesting a contradiction to Matthew 12:17 in which prophecy demonstrates clear divine intention and fulfillment.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
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