Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 15:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 15:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 15:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the woman was telling Jesus that even when people don't get everything they ask for, they can still receive blessings, just like dogs eat the crumbs that fall from the table. She showed she had strong faith and believed Jesus could help her, even if it was in a small way.

Matthew 15:27: And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 14:1

This verse contradicts Matthew 15:27 by emphasizing the Israelites as God's chosen people, suggesting exclusivity rather than inclusion of Gentiles.

Deuteronomy 14:1: Ye [are] the children of the LORD your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:6

Here, it describes Israel as a holy and chosen nation, contrasting with Matthew 15:27's implication of Gentiles receiving blessings.

Deuteronomy 7:6: For thou [art] an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that [are] upon the face of the earth.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructs His disciples to avoid Gentiles and focus on the Jews, conflicting with the seeming openness in Matthew 15:27.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Acts 10:28

Peter states it is unlawful for a Jew to associate with Gentiles, which contradicts the acceptance implied in Matthew 15:27.

Acts 10:28: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Contradiction with Romans 15:8

Specifies that Christ's mission was to confirm promises to the Jews, which contrasts with Gentiles being acknowledged in Matthew 15:27.

Romans 15:8: Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises [made] unto the fathers:

Paradox #1

Some people might see a contradiction in this verse because it involves Jesus initially appearing to deny help to someone due to their ethnic background, which seems inconsistent with the message of love and acceptance found elsewhere in the Bible. This could raise questions about fairness and inclusivity.

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