Contradiction with Zechariah 11:12-13
This verse is often thought to be directly related to the prophecy mentioned in Matthew 27:10, yet it refers to "thirty pieces of silver" differently and doesn't explicitly mention the purchase of the potter's field.
Zechariah 11:12-13: And I said unto them, If ye think good, give [me] my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty [pieces] of silver. [If ye...: Heb. If it be good in your eyes]
Contradiction with Acts 1:18-19
This passage contradicts Matthew 27:10 by offering a different account of Judas's death and how the field was acquired, saying Judas bought a field with the reward of his betrayal and died there.
Acts 1:18-19: Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
Paradox #1
Matthew 27:10 involves a situation where there could be a discrepancy between the prophecy being fulfilled and the actual text of the Old Testament. Some people point out that the prophecy mentioned might not perfectly match any specific Old Testament scripture, leading to questions about its source or accuracy. This can cause confusion about the consistency of biblical prophecies and their fulfillment, as well as the attributions made in the narrative.