Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 15:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 15:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 15:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus was asking if His followers still didn't understand what He was teaching. He wanted them to think more about His words and learn from them.

Matthew 15:16: And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding?

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

God looks on the heart, not outward appearances; not knowing contradicts this focus on internal understanding.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with James 1:5

Encourages seeking wisdom from God, suggesting possible lack of understanding, which contradicts the implication of lacking understanding in Matthew 15:16.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7

Stresses the importance of acquiring wisdom, implying it's possible to lack understanding, contrary to the implication in Matthew 15:16.

Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:2

Suggests that some are not yet able to understand deeper teachings, contradicting the expectation in Matthew 15:16.

1 Corinthians 3:2: I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able [to bear it], neither yet now are ye able.
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