Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 14:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 14:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 14:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, a king promised to give a girl anything she wanted after she danced for him, because he was very pleased with her. This promise meant that he would give her whatever she asked for, no matter what it was.

Matthew 14:7: Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse advises to simply say 'Yes' or 'No,' contradicting the oath made in Matthew 14:7.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with James 5:12

This verse discourages swearing oaths, conflicting with Herod's sworn promise in Matthew 14:7.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
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