Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 22:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 22:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 22:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus was explaining a rule from long ago where if a husband died without having children, his brother would marry the wife to take care of her and have children to continue the family. This story helps to show how people used to follow rules to help families stay connected and cared for.

Matthew 22:24: Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse states that there is neither male nor female in Christ, which could contradict the gender-specific family duty implied in Matthew 22:24.

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 1 Corinthians 7:8-9

Encourages remaining unmarried or only marrying due to passion, contrasting the duty of marrying a brother's widow for lineage continuation.

1 Corinthians 7:8-9: I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

Contradiction with Luke 20:35-36

Suggests that in the resurrection, people neither marry nor are given in marriage, contradicting the perpetual earthly family line duty.

Luke 20:35-36: But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

Contradiction with Matthew 19:10-12

Discusses becoming eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake, which contradicts the idea of marrying to produce offspring for a deceased brother.

Matthew 19:10-12: His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with [his] wife, it is not good to marry.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:14

Encourages younger widows to marry, yet doesn't specifically advocate marrying a deceased husband's brother, contrasting Matthew 22:24's directive.

1 Timothy 5:14: I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. [to speak...: Gr. for their railing]

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in Matthew 22:24 could relate to the law of levirate marriage, which was meant to protect widows and preserve family lineage. This practice can seem inconsistent with modern views on individual choice and consent in marriage. Some may see a conflict between following this obligation and respecting personal autonomy and freedom.

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