Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 1:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 1:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 1:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, this verse introduces Jesus by telling us about His family tree, showing that He is related to important people from the past like King David and Abraham. This helps us understand that Jesus is special and has a big connection to God's promises.

Matthew 1:1: The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Contradiction with Luke 3:23

Luke provides a different genealogy of Jesus, starting with Joseph, but tracing back through different ancestors than in Matthew 1:1.

Luke 3:23: And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was [the son] of Heli,

Contradiction with John 8:58

Jesus refers to himself as existing before Abraham, contradicting the idea of being a descendant of David and Abraham as per Matthew 1:1.

John 8:58: Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:3

Describes Melchizedek as having no genealogy, drawing a parallel to Jesus as eternal and unconnected to earthly lineage.

Hebrews 7:3: Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. [without descent: Gr. without pedigree]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Paul emphasizes that in Christ, lineage such as being a descendant of Abraham has no bearing, contradicting the emphasis on lineage in Matthew 1:1.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Mark 12:35-37

Jesus questions how the Messiah can be the son of David, contradicting Matthew 1:1's lineage assertion.

Mark 12:35-37: And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David?

Contradiction with Romans 1:3-4

Mentions Jesus was made of the seed of David according to the flesh, but declared the Son of God with power, suggesting a different emphasis than Matthew's genealogy.

Romans 1:3-4: Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

Contradiction with John 1:13

Suggests those who become children of God are not born of natural descent, contrasting the biological lineage implied in Matthew 1:1.

John 1:13: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 1:4

Advises against giving heed to fables and endless genealogies, indirectly questioning the importance of genealogies like the one in Matthew 1:1.

1 Timothy 1:4: Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: [so do].
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