Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 16:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 16:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 16:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is reminding his friends about the miracle where he fed many people with just a little bread, and there were still lots of leftovers. He wants them to remember how he took care of them and how they shouldn't worry about having enough.

Matthew 16:10: Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

Contradiction with 1 Kings 17:16

This verse describes a miracle of continuous provision, contradicting the finite nature of the loaves in Matthew 16:10.

1 Kings 17:16: [And] the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah. [by: Heb. by the hand of]

Contradiction with Exodus 16:4

This verse talks about sufficient provision (manna from heaven) for each day and doesn't mention collecting more than needed, differing from the numerous baskets left over in Matthew 16:10.

Exodus 16:4: Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no. [a certain...: Heb. the portion of a day in his day]

Contradiction with Luke 12:24

This verse emphasizes God's provision without stockpiling, contrasting the abundance left over in Matthew 16:10.

Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
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