Contradiction with John 19:30
John 19:30 states that Jesus declared "It is finished" before giving up his spirit, which differs from the reaction described in Matthew 27:47 where bystanders interpret His cry as a call to Elijah.
John 19:30: When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
Contradiction with Luke 23:46
Luke 23:46 mentions Jesus crying out with a loud voice, saying "Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit," which contrasts with the interpretation of the cry as calling for Elijah in Matthew 27:47.
Luke 23:46: And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
Contradiction with Mark 15:34
While Mark 15:34 also records Jesus' cry, saying, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" others present also thought He was calling Elijah, aligning with Matthew 27:47 but not explaining his intended meaning.
Mark 15:34: And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Paradox #1
Matthew 27:47 might present a theological inconsistency regarding the interpretation of Jesus' words on the cross. Some bystanders misinterpret his cry, thinking he is calling for Elijah. This could be seen as a misunderstanding of Jesus' intent and identity, reflecting human confusion about his mission and message. However, there is no significant contradiction in theological terms.