Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for sin and punishment, contrasting the concept of Jesus bearing others' infirmities.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse states that the soul who sins shall die and does not support the idea of someone else bearing their illnesses or sins.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:5
This verse highlights personal accountability, which appears to conflict with the idea of Jesus taking on the sicknesses or burdens of others.
Galatians 6:5: For every man shall bear his own burden.
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:21
This verse suggests that by pursuing righteousness and mercy, individuals can achieve life, which may seem at odds with the notion of someone else bearing infirmities for them.
Proverbs 21:21: He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Paradox #1
Matthew 8:17 refers to Jesus healing people to fulfill a prophecy from Isaiah about taking our weaknesses and diseases. Some see a potential contradiction because the prophecy was originally understood as spiritual rather than literal healing. The inconsistency arises in how the prophecy's fulfillment is interpreted: spiritually in its original context versus physically in the New Testament.