Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 27:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 27:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 27:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author Matthew, the bad soldiers were very mean to Jesus. They spit on him and hit him on the head with a stick.

Matthew 27:30: And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

Contradiction with Luke 24:39

This verse shows Jesus after the resurrection, stating that He is not a spirit, contradicting the suffering and human vulnerability implied in Matthew 27:30.

Luke 24:39: Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

Contradiction with John 19:33-34

This passage asserts that Jesus' legs were not broken because he was already dead, contradicting the notion of suffering depicted in Matthew 27:30 as the soldiers do not anticipate this suffering.

John 19:33-34: But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:

Contradiction with Matthew 26:53

This verse contradicts Matthew 27:30 by suggesting that Jesus had the power to call upon angels, implying a control over his situation that contrasts with the vulnerability described in being struck and spit upon.

Matthew 26:53: But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:7

This verse describes Jesus as a lamb led to slaughter without protest, contradicting the depiction of physical assault in Matthew 27:30 by focusing on silent submission.

Isaiah 53:7: He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

Contradiction with Revelation 5:12

This verse depicts Jesus as worthy of power, wealth, wisdom, and strength, contrasting the humiliation and suffering of being struck and spit upon in Matthew 27:30.

Revelation 5:12: Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this context could relate to the portrayal of violence and humiliation against a figure who is often associated with peace and forgiveness. This act goes against the teachings of kindness and compassion that are emphasized in other parts of religious texts.

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