Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 4:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 4:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 4:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus is telling us that food is not the only thing we need to live; we also need to listen to and follow God's words to have a truly happy life. Just like bread helps our bodies, God's words help our hearts and minds.

Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 8:3

Deuteronomy 8:3 supports Matthew 4:4, rather than contradicting it, emphasizing that man lives by every word from God's mouth.

Deuteronomy 8:3: And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every [word] that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.

Paradox #1

Some people might see a contradiction between the message in Matthew 4:4 and other parts of the Bible that focus on the importance of material needs or blessings. In Matthew 4:4, the focus is on spiritual sustenance being more important than physical bread, while other scriptures acknowledge the importance of physical needs and God's provision for them. This might seem inconsistent to some, as it raises questions about balancing spiritual and material needs.

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