Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 2:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 2:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 2:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Joseph took baby Jesus and Mary to Egypt at night to keep them safe. They left quickly because an angel warned Joseph that something bad might happen if they stayed.

Matthew 2:14: When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:

Contradiction with Matthew 2:21

Matthew 2:14 describes Joseph's departure to Egypt, while 2:21 describes their return, which is a different action.

Matthew 2:21: But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:

Contradiction with Luke 2:39

This verse states that after completing everything required by the law, they returned to Galilee, which could suggest no trip to Egypt.

Luke 2:39: And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

Paradox #1

There are debates about the historical accuracy of the journey described since there is limited evidence outside the biblical text for the event, and historical records about related figures and events are sparse. Some scholars are skeptical about the timeline and geographical feasibility of the journey.

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