Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, this part of the Bible is like a family tree showing how people are connected. It tells us who Booz's parents and children are, helping us see how Jesus's family line is special and includes many important people.

Matthew 1:5: And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

Contradiction with Genesis 10:6

This verse lists Mizraim as a son of Ham, while Matthew 1:5 links Ruth, a Moabite, indirectly to the lineage from Shem, creating a lineage distinction.

Genesis 10:6: And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 2:11

This verse mentions Hezron and Ram, which can create discrepancies in genealogical lists noted in Matthew 1:5.

1 Chronicles 2:11: And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz, [Salma: also called, Salmon]

Contradiction with Ruth 4:20-21

This verse presents a genealogy that closely aligns but highlights differences in specific ancestry names or timelines with Matthew 1:5.

Ruth 4:20-21: And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon, [Salmon: or, Salmah]

Paradox #1

Matthew 1:5 mentions Rahab as the mother of Boaz, but in the Old Testament, Rahab's story appears in the Book of Joshua, not directly linked to Boaz in terms of genealogy. This has led some to question the timeline and familial connections.

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