Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
States individuals are accountable for their own sins, contradicting Pilate's symbolic washing of hands to claim innocence.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
Emphasizes personal responsibility for sin, conflicting with Pilate absolving himself of guilt for Jesus’ crucifixion.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15
Declares justifying the wicked and condemning the just are abominations, contrasting Pilate’s attempt to absolve guilt while allowing Jesus' death.
Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.
Contradiction with Isaiah 5:23
Warns against justifying the wicked, which contradicts Pilate’s claim of innocence despite his role in sentencing Jesus.
Isaiah 5:23: Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
Contradiction with Romans 14:12
Asserts everyone will give account to God for their actions, opposing Pilate’s act of declaring himself free of responsibility.
Romans 14:12: So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
Contradiction with James 4:17
States it's a sin to know the right thing to do and not do it, contradicting Pilate’s avoidance of responsibility in condemning Jesus.
James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 2:35
Shows that claiming innocence does not eliminate guilt, contrasting with Pilate’s symbolic hand-washing to declare himself innocent.
Jeremiah 2:35: Yet thou sayest, Because I am innocent, surely his anger shall turn from me. Behold, I will plead with thee, because thou sayest, I have not sinned.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
Indicates God looks at the heart, not outward actions, conflicting with Pilate’s external act of washing hands to signify innocence.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19
Lists actions God hates, including shedding innocent blood, which contradicts Pilate's claim to innocence in the crucifixion.
Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]
Paradox #1
Matthew 27:24 can be seen as morally contradictory because it depicts a leader, Pontius Pilate, who claims innocence by washing his hands, yet takes no action to stop an unjust execution. This raises the issue of moral responsibility and the contradiction of claiming innocence while allowing wrongdoing.