Bible Contradictions 101

[poetboy]

I have been incited by a book called "101 Clear Contradictions in the Bible", and I wanted to share some of them, and you can all tell me your thoughts. TRUE__53. When Paul was on the road to Damascus, he saw a light and heard a voice. Did those who were with him hear the voice?a) Yes (Acts 9:7)

No (Acts22:9)5. Did David Bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, before or after defeating the philistines?a) Before (1 Chronicles 13 and 14

After (2 Samuel 23: 8)17. How old was Jehoiachin when he became king of Jerusalem?a) 18 (2 Kings 24:8)

8 (2 Chronicles 36:9)67.Solomon build a facility containing how many baths?a) Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26)

Three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5)59.Jesus saw a man sitting at the tax collector's office and called him to be his disciple. what was his name?a) Matthew (Matthew 9:9)

Levi (Mark 2:14, Luke 5:27)^^ this one is interesting because I was reading something about the differences in the testimonies of Christ, and some commentaries report Matthew's gospel self- favored. (not quoted from anything).Also there is the debate about what the reading on the cross actually said, (lol, although it doesn't really matter to me- i don't think it should, as long as we know Jesus right?)FALSE__101. (This is one I found false, because they were afraid in both instances, until Jesus spoke.) read on.When Jesus walked on water how did the disciples respond?a) They worshipped him, saying, "Of a truth thou art the Son of God." (Matthew 14:33)

And they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. (Mark 6:51)35. (Im sure most of the book is quite accurate, but this is another that i found to be false, because in 1 Chronicles 3:16, it says "Jeconiah", not "Jeconias". Read on.Would Jesus inherit David's throne?a) yes. So said the angel (Luke 1:32)

No, since he is a descendant of Jehoiakim (see Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16).And Jehoiakim was cursed by God so that none of his descendants can sit upon David's throne (Jeremiah 36:30).Oh, by the way, the book isn't trying to put down the faith, or the bible, it is only trying to prove to those who think that the bible is 100% from God, that it is not.all thoughts are welcome.and remember. 1 Corinthians 14:33-- God is not the author of confusion.

 

[Jordan]

(poetboy;58922)
I have been incited by a book called "101 Clear Contradictions in the Bible", and I wanted to share some of them, and you can all tell me your thoughts. TRUE__53. When Paul was on the road to Damascus, he saw a light and heard a voice. Did those who were with him hear the voice?a) Yes (Acts 9:7)

No (Acts22:9)5. Did David Bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, before or after defeating the philistines?a) Before (1 Chronicles 13 and 14

After (2 Samuel 23: 8)17. How old was Jehoiachin when he became king of Jerusalem?a) 18 (2 Kings 24:8)

8 (2 Chronicles 36:9)67.Solomon build a facility containing how many baths?a) Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26)

Three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5)59.Jesus saw a man sitting at the tax collector's office and called him to be his disciple. what was his name?a) Matthew (Matthew 9:9)

Levi (Mark 2:14, Luke 5:27)^^ this one is interesting because I was reading something about the differences in the testimonies of Christ, and some commentaries report Matthew's gospel self- favored. (not quoted from anything).Also there is the debate about what the reading on the cross actually said, (lol, although it doesn't really matter to me- i don't think it should, as long as we know Jesus right?)FALSE__101. (This is one I found false, because they were afraid in both instances, until Jesus spoke.) read on.When Jesus walked on water how did the disciples respond?a) They worshipped him, saying, "Of a truth thou art the Son of God." (Matthew 14:33)

And they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. (Mark 6:51)35. (Im sure most of the book is quite accurate, but this is another that i found to be false, because in 1 Chronicles 3:16, it says "Jeconiah", not "Jeconias". Read on.Would Jesus inherit David's throne?a) yes. So said the angel (Luke 1:32)

No, since he is a descendant of Jehoiakim (see Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16).And Jehoiakim was cursed by God so that none of his descendants can sit upon David's throne (Jeremiah 36:30).Oh, by the way, the book isn't trying to put down the faith, or the bible, it is only trying to prove to those who think that the bible is 100% from God, that it is not.all thoughts are welcome.and remember. 1 Corinthians 14:33-- God is not the author of confusion.
I can answer some of the answers. But the Holy Bible is and will always be God's Word and it is 100% correct. This is no confusions. If one say this is contradictions in the bible. That mind is of their own mind...not God's Words.59.Jesus saw a man sitting at the tax collector's office and called him to be his disciple. what was his name?a) Matthew (Matthew 9:9)

Levi (Mark 2:14, Luke 5:27)The answer is same person. Ever heard people having many nicknames? I have like at least 5 nicknames.#35Would Jesus inherit David's throne?a) yes. So said the angel (Luke 1:32)

No, since he is a descendant of Jehoiakim (see Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16).And Jehoiakim was cursed by God so that none of his descendants can sit upon David's throne (Jeremiah 36:30).The answer is YES. Lord Jesus Christ the offspring and Root of David. (Revelation 22:16) as the Davidic covenant is unconditional LOVE by God.Revelation 22:16 - I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star......II Samuel 7:10 - Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as beforetime,II Samuel 7:11 - And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house.II Samuel 7:12 - And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.II Samuel 7:13 - He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.II Samuel 7:14 - I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:II Samuel 7:15 - But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.II Samuel 7:16 - And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.II Samuel 7:17 - According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.BTW, "Jeconiah" and "Jeconias" are the same person. Different spelling from the Hebrew language (Jeconiah) and the Greek language (Jeconias)..........101. (This is one I found false, because they were afraid in both instances, until Jesus spoke.) read on.When Jesus walked on water how did the disciples respond?a) They worshipped him, saying, "Of a truth thou art the Son of God." (Matthew 14:33)

And they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. (Mark 6:51)The answer is both. You can be amazed in yourself and wonder AND say what you need to say.

 

[tomwebster]

poetboy,I have not read all of the "Contradictions" you posted, I did look up the "101 Clear Contradictions in the Bible" article you mentioned and glanced at several of their questions. Don't believe everything you read in this kind of book. There are NO contradictions in Scripture. Any supposed contradictions are caused by mans interpretation of the Hebrew and/or Greek text. When I get time I will go through your posted questions and give you a more complete answer.What I would suggest for you is to purchase a KJV (I prefer the Companion Bible edited by E. W. Bullinger, do not get the Condensed one)and a Strong's Concordance (The Exhaustive Concordance published by Hendrickson is the best). Serious Bible Students must have the proper tools

 

[poetboy]

(tomwebster;58927)
poetboy,I have not read all of the "Contradictions" you posted, I did look up the "101 Clear Contradictions in the Bible" article you mentioned and glanced at several of their questions. Don't believe everything you read in this kind of book. There are NO contradictions in Scripture. Any supposed contradictions are caused by mans interpretation of the Hebrew and/or Greek text. When I get time I will go through your posted questions and give you a more complete answer.What I would suggest for you is to purchase a KJV (I prefer the Companion Bible edited by E. W. Bullinger, do not get the Condensed one)and a Strong's Concordance (The Exhaustive Concordance published by Hendrickson is the best). Serious Bible Students must have the proper tools
There are contradictions which are obvious in the bible, you can read for yourself. As i stated, this book is not trying to put down Christianity, but say that the bible is not 100% from God, as God doesn't make mistakes. That is a question in itself, which i dont believe is true, but worth pondering anyway for considerable revelation.Also i will consider getting these "tools" since i wish to be a serious bible student. And no, i don't take all these "contradictions" for granted. I posted some of these for insight.maybe contradictions is too offensive a term to speak of the bible in that way. how about "The differences of certain authors of the bible" as a title?

 

[tim_from_pa]

Would Jesus inherit David's throne?a) yes. So said the angel (Luke 1:32)

No, since he is a descendant of Jehoiakim (see Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16).And Jehoiakim was cursed by God so that none of his descendants can sit upon David's throne (Jeremiah 36:30).
You stepped on some British-Israelite toes on this one.

Yes, Jesus will inherit the throne. The curse that you mentioned has to do with Matthew's lineage to Joseph which is Jesus' putative father. One who understands scripture and is able to piece together the divine plan sees that this curse was ACTUALLY predicted a long time back for a reason. Then there are prophecies to show that another branch would repair that breach.So if you know the story behind the story instead of picking an apparent contradiction and just understanding the bible on the surface, you would see this is no contradiction at all. As a matter of fact, much of my theology is based on this very "contradiction" that you pointed out! And I'll say this much, my faith is holding up very strongly.See my signature's genealogy. I'm getting to be an old man now and genealogies are the types of things we get into.

And BTW, the genealogies in Matthew and Luke do not contradict either (and have to do with the so-called "contradiction"!). I can create similar sounding genealogies for my sons and they would be correct! People that say this obviously do not know the first thing about it.Now, I took on the Davidic lineage "contradiction" because that is more my specialty. I'll let others handle some of the other so-called contradictions to give equal air time here.

 

[HammerStone]

I just picked one, randomly, due to time constraints:
35. (Im sure most of the book is quite accurate, but this is another that i found to be false, because in 1 Chronicles 3:16, it says "Jeconiah", not "Jeconias". Read on.Would Jesus inherit David's throne?a) yes. So said the angel (Luke 1:32)

No, since he is a descendant of Jehoiakim (see Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16).And Jehoiakim was cursed by God so that none of his descendants can sit upon David's throne (Jeremiah 36:30).
Check the genealogy there, there's something that was missed in this statement.I'll give you a hint to help, remember that Mary was a virgin after the conception of Christ. Documentation for that would be in Luke 1, amongst others. I've never read this before I believe, so this was clearly written by an amateur and someone not very studied in the Word.

 

[tomwebster]

53. When Paul was on the road to Damascus, he saw a light and heard a voice. Did those who were with him hear the voice?a) Yes (Acts 9:7)

No (Acts22:9)
Act 9:7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice(G5456), but seeing no man. G5456φωνήphōnēfo-nay'Probably akin to G5316 through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication an address (for any purpose), saying or language: - noise, sound, voice.G5316φαίνωphainōfah'ee-noProlongation for the base of G5457; to lighten (shine), that is, show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative): - appear, seem, be seen, shine, X think."hearing a sound" would be a better interpretation of the Greek word used. Act 22:9 And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me. The men saw a light and heard a sound but did not hear a voiceheard
67.Solomon build a facility containing how many baths?a) Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26)

Three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5)
Are you sure they are talking about the same building? Solomon built many buildings not just one.
59.Jesus saw a man sitting at the tax collector's office and called him to be his disciple. what was his name?a) Matthew (Matthew 9:9)

Levi (Mark 2:14, Luke 5:27)
Mat 9:9 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. An Aramaic word means " The Gift of God," Levi was his former name. Christ changed the names of a number of people in Scripture. As the writter of the Gospel bearing is name I would expect Matthew to use the name given to him by Christ.There are four Gospels, written by four different men with four different personalities and for four different reason. Are you just reading the words or are you understanding what is written?
...Also there is the debate about what the reading on the cross actually said, (lol, although it doesn't really matter to me- i don't think it should, as long as we know Jesus right?)
What "reading" from the cross is being debated?
FALSE__101. (This is one I found false, because they were afraid in both instances, until Jesus spoke.) read on.When Jesus walked on water how did the disciples respond?a) They worshipped him, saying, "Of a truth thou art the Son of God." (Matthew 14:33)

And they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. (Mark 6:51)
I don't see a contradiction here.There are four Gospels, written by four different men with four different personalities and for four different reason. Are you just reading the words or are you understanding what is written?
35. (Im sure most of the book is quite accurate, but this is another that i found to be false, because in 1 Chronicles 3:16, it says "Jeconiah", not "Jeconias". Read on.
I am not sure what you are trying to say here? Where did you find the two different spellings, I want to look them up in the original language.
Would Jesus inherit David's throne?a) yes. So said the angel (Luke 1:32)

No, since he is a descendant of Jehoiakim (see Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16).And Jehoiakim was cursed by God so that none of his descendants can sit upon David's throne (Jeremiah 36:30).
The genealogy in Matthew is not the genealogy of Christ but that of Joseph and Joseph was not the father of Christ. Christ's genealogy is in Luke 3:23 - 38. And it is through Mary's father Heli
Oh, by the way, the book isn't trying to put down the faith, or the bible, it is only trying to prove to those who think that the bible is 100% from God, that it is not.all thoughts are welcome.and remember. 1 Corinthians 14:33-- God is not the author of confusion.
God is not the author of confusion so if you are confused by what you read in the Word it's because you are missing something, not Him.The writer of the book doesn't know what he/she is talking about.

 

[poetboy]

(tomwebster;58942)
"hearing a sound" would be a better interpretation of the Greek word used. Act 22:9 And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me. The men saw a light and heard a sound but did not hear a voiceheard
Obviously they heard "a sound"- who wouldn't hear "a sound" in this circumstance. substituting the word "voice" for "sound", doesn't change the fact that Paul retells his story with an opposite liking: in one- they heard a sound but didn't hear the voice; in the other- they heard a voice, and the sound. (tomwebster;58942)
Are you sure they are talking about the same building? Solomon built many buildings not just one.
yes, of course it's the same building, it's a retelling of what happened in Kings, but whoever wrote Chronicles, confused the two thousand, with three thousand.(tomwebster;58942)
Mat 9:9 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. An Aramaic word means " The Gift of God," Levi was his former name. Christ changed the names of a number of people in Scripture. As the writter of the Gospel bearing is name I would expect Matthew to use the name given to him by Christ.
please tell me where it says in the bible, that Matthew's former name was Levi. If not, then i will search in the latter days to come.(tomwebster;58942)
There are four Gospels, written by four different men with four different personalities and for four different reason. Are you just reading the words or are you understanding what is written?
i don't see a point in just reading the words; understanding is something i search for.(tomwebster;58942)
What "reading" from the cross is being debated?
whether it says: Jesus, king of the Jews, This is the king of the Jews, Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews, and the other, pretty much the same with an article difference.This is irrelevant as I've previously stated. I dont think anyone should be concerned about a word difference in Jesus cross title. It's the same statement.(tomwebster;58942)
I don't see a contradiction here.There are four Gospels, written by four different men with four different personalities and for four different reason. Are you just reading the words or are you understanding what is written?
I've answered that^^(tomwebster;58942)
The genealogy in Matthew is not the genealogy of Christ but that of Joseph and Joseph was not the father of Christ. Christ's genealogy is in Luke 3:23 - 38. And it is through Mary's father Heli
this has already been cleared up. But good insight.(tomwebster;58942)
God is not the author of confusion so if you are confused by what you read in the Word it's because you are missing something, not Him.The writer of the book doesn't know what he/she is talking about.
The Ten Commandments, are 100% from God. But please give me evidence that the bible is 100% from God, and not that men revised it, and had some few mistakes after these thousand years. In fact, i haven't seen the word "bible" anywhere in the bible. I look forward...and why hasn't anyone answered this one? 5.Did David Bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, before or after defeating the philistines?a) Before (1 Chronicles 13 and 14

After (2 Samuel 23: 8)

 

[poetboy]

there is no word twisting here, and the bible is very very- did i say very- trustworthy... Im just open to opinion, and i don't see anything wrong with agreeing that different authors have had different insights from God.None of these "contradictions" are contradictions at all, they're all the same stories told from the same points of view, with minor differences.