Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 2:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 2:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 2:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, the wise men followed a special star that showed them where to find baby Jesus. The star stopped right above the place where Jesus was, helping them to know exactly where to go.

Matthew 2:9: When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

Contradiction with Luke 2:39-40

These verses suggest that after presenting Jesus in the temple, the family returned to Nazareth immediately, which could seem to contradict the stop in Bethlehem in Matthew 2:9.

Luke 2:39-40: 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

Some people point out a conflict in the story about the "star" leading the wise men. Critics argue that it's hard to explain how a star could move in a way to lead people to a specific house, given what we know about how stars and planets behave. This has led to questions about the historical and astronomical accuracy of this event.

Paradox #2

Some people point out an astronomical inconsistency with the verse. Stars do not move in a way that can accurately guide individuals to a specific location on Earth, as described. This description of a star potentially conflicts with our scientific understanding of how stars and celestial bodies behave.

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