Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 2:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 2:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 2:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Joseph woke up, took baby Jesus and Mary, and returned to Israel. They had been in another country, but now it was safe to go back home.

Matthew 2:20: And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:13

This verse talks about not being afraid and seeing the salvation of the Lord, contrasting the notion of returning to a place due to fear.

Exodus 14:13: And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. [for the...: or, for whereas ye have seen the Egyptians to day]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

This verse advises not to fear those who kill the body, contradicting the fear-based return mentioned in Matthew 2:20.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

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