Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 1:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 1:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 1:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, this verse tells us that Joseph was married to Mary and they had a special baby named Jesus, who is also called Christ. Christians believe that Jesus is very important because he is God's Son.

Matthew 1:16: And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Contradiction with Luke 3:23

This verse lists Joseph's father as Heli, whereas Matthew 1:16 lists Joseph's father as Jacob, presenting a contradiction in the genealogy of Jesus.

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,

Paradox #1

Matthew 1:16 presents a genealogical lineage of Jesus, tracing his ancestry through Joseph. A potential inconsistency arises when comparing it to Luke's genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3:23-38, which also includes Joseph's lineage but differs significantly in the names listed. These differences have led to questions about which genealogy is correct, or if they served different purposes, such as tracing lineage through different family lines or representing legal versus biological descent.

Paradox #2

The numerical inconsistency in Matthew 1:16 involves the genealogy of Jesus. In Matthew, Joseph is listed as the son of Jacob, while in Luke 3:23, Joseph is listed as the son of Heli. This presents a conflict regarding the lineage of Joseph.

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