Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 17:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 17:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 17:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Peter was excited and wanted to build three small houses for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah because he thought it was special that they were all there together. He wanted to do something nice to honor them.

Matthew 17:4: Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

Contradicts Peter's suggestion to build tabernacles for specific figures by asserting God shows no partiality.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:2

This verse speaks of a true tabernacle made by God, contrasting with Peter’s earthly suggestion.

Hebrews 8:2: A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. [of the sanctuary: or, of holy things]

Contradiction with John 4:21

Indicates worship is no longer confined to specific places, conflicting with the idea of building physical tents.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

Suggests God doesn’t dwell in handmade temples, opposing Peter's intention to make earthly tabernacles.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with Revelation 21:22

States there is no temple in the New Jerusalem, contradicting Peter's proposal to create a dwelling place.

Revelation 21:22: And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:17

Suggests that earthly ceremonies are shadows of things to come and not needed, opposing the building concept.

Colossians 2:17: Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body [is] of Christ.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27

Highlights the impossibility of containing God in physical structures, conflicting with Peter’s intent.

1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?
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