Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 12:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 12:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 12:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling the people that the Queen of the South traveled a very long way to learn from King Solomon because he was wise. But Jesus is saying that he is even greater and wiser than Solomon, and people should listen to him.

Matthew 12:42: The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon [is] here.

Contradiction with John 8:58

Jesus claims to be greater by asserting "Before Abraham was, I am," indicating His eternal nature over Solomon's wisdom.

John 8:58: Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

Contradiction with Matthew 3:17

God affirms Jesus as His beloved Son, which sets Jesus apart and above any earthly king, including Solomon.

Matthew 3:17: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Contradiction with Colossians 1:16-17

Describes Jesus as the creator and sustainer of all things, affirming His supremacy over any earthly wisdom Solomon had.

Colossians 1:16-17: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether [they be] thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

Contradiction with Hebrews 1:1-2

States that God spoke by His Son, not just through prophets like Solomon, highlighting Jesus's greater authority.

Hebrews 1:1-2: God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

Contradiction with Philippians 2:5-11

Jesus is exalted above every name, establishing His preeminence beyond any historical figure like Solomon.

Philippians 2:5-11: Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse might be seen in the comparison between wisdom and recognition. It suggests that despite the presence of great wisdom, people can fail to recognize or appreciate it, which could be viewed as a conflict with the idea that wisdom should naturally lead to understanding and acceptance. This may seem inconsistent with the expectation that truth and greatness should always be acknowledged and respected.

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