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Bible Contradictions

"Contradictions" in the Bible: Every Bible Difficulty Explained

Read 200 articles, questions, and answers about "contradictions" in the Bible. Learn and defend what the Reformed, biblical, Christian worldview teaches about "contradictions" in the Bible.
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Old Testament

1. Genesis (20)
2. Exodus (12)
3. Leviticus (5)
4. Numbers (4)
5. Deuteronomy (5)
6. Joshua (1)
7. Judges (3)
8. 1 Samuel (2)
9. 2 Samuel (5)
10. 1 Kings (4)
11. 2 Kings (4)
12. 1 Chronicles (2)
13. 2 Chronicles (8)
14. Job (1)
15. Psalms (1)
16. Proverbs (1)
17. Ecclesiastes (1)
18. Isaiah (6)
19. Jeremiah (2)
20. Ezekiel (21)
21. Joel (1)
22. Amos (1)
23. Jonah (1)
24. Malachi (1)

New Testament

40. Matthew (18)
41. Mark (8)
42. Luke (11)
43. John (14)
44. Acts (3)
45. Romans (3)
46. 1 Corinthians (2)
47. Galatians (2)
48. 1 Timothy (2)
49. Titus (1)
50. Hebrews (2)
51. James (1)
52. 1 Peter (2)
53. 2 Peter (2)
54. 1 John (1)

Genesis (20)

1:11-13
When Were Plants Created? Genesis 1 vs Genesis 2
1:26-31
When Were Plants Created? Genesis 1 vs Genesis 2
2:5-9
When Were Plants Created? Genesis 1 vs Genesis 2
3:9
Did God Not Know Where Adam Was? Genesis 3:9
3:16
Was It Wrong for God to Multiply Women's Pain in Childbearing? Gen 3:16
4:17
Where Did Cain Get His Wife? (Genesis 4:17)
5:24
Did Anyone Ascend to Heaven Before Jesus? Gen, 2 Kg, Heb, Jn
5:1-31
Did People Live Hundreds of Years in Genesis? (Genesis 5:1-31)
6:6-7
Does God Change His Mind? Gen 6:6-7, Ex 32:14, Jon 3, Mal 3
7:1
Is Anyone Righteous/blameless, or Have All Sinned?
11:7-9
Is God the Author of Confusion? What About the Tower of Babel?
17:1
Has Anyone Seen God? Gen, Ex, Num, Acts, John, 1 Tim
19:8
Was Lot Righteous or Was He Wrong to Give His Daughters to the Crowd of Men? Gen 19:8, 2 Pet 2:7
22:1
Does God Tempt People? (Genesis 22:1 Vs James 1:13)
22:2
How Many Sons Did Abraham Have? Gen 22, Heb 11, Gal 4
37:28
Who Bought Joseph, Ishmaelites or Midianites? Genesis 37, 39
37:36
Who Bought Joseph, Ishmaelites or Midianites? Genesis 37, 39
38:9
Why Did God Kill the Man Spilling Seed (Genesis 38:9)?
39:1
Who Bought Joseph, Ishmaelites or Midianites? Genesis 37, 39
47:31
Did Jacob Worship at the Head of the Bed or Leaning on a Staff? Gen 47:31

Exodus (12)

6:2-3
Has Anyone Seen God? Gen, Ex, Num, Acts, John, 1 Tim
9:1-7
Did All of Egypt's Livestock Die? Exodus 9:1-7, 9:18-21
9:18-21
Did All of Egypt's Livestock Die? Exodus 9:1-7, 9:18-21
15:3
Is God a God of Peace or a God of War? Isa, Rom, Ex, Joel
20:12
Can We Call Anyone "Father" Besides God? Ex 20:12, Matt 23:8-10
20:24
Did God Talk About Sacrifices at the Exodus? Ex 20:24, Jer 7:22
20:4-5
Is It a Sin to Make Graven Images? Ex 20:4-5, 25:18, 37:7-8, Lev 26:1, Deut 5:8, 27:15
21:20-21
Slavery in the Bible - Is the Bible Immoral? (Ex 21, Lev 25)
25:18
Is It a Sin to Make Graven Images? Ex 20:4-5, 25:18, 37:7-8, Lev 26:1, Deut 5:8, 27:15
32:14
Does God Change His Mind? Gen 6:6-7, Ex 32:14, Jon 3, Mal 3
33:20
Has Anyone Seen God? Gen, Ex, Num, Acts, John, 1 Tim
37:7-8
Is It a Sin to Make Graven Images? Ex 20:4-5, 25:18, 37:7-8, Lev 26:1, Deut 5:8, 27:15

Leviticus (5)

11:13-19
Is the Bat a Bird? (Leviticus 11:13-19)
11:5-6
Do the Badger and the Rabbit Chew the Cud? (Leviticus 11:5-6)
18:21
Did God Approve of Human Sacrifice (Jephthah)? Judges 11:29-40
25:44
Slavery in the Bible - Is the Bible Immoral? (Ex 21, Lev 25)
26:1
Is It a Sin to Make Graven Images? Ex 20:4-5, 25:18, 37:7-8, Lev 26:1, Deut 5:8, 27:15

Numbers (4)

12:6-8
Has Anyone Seen God? Gen, Ex, Num, Acts, John, 1 Tim
15:32-36
Why Was a Man Killed for Gathering Sticks on the Sabbath?
23:19
If God Is Not a Man, Can Jesus Be God? (Numbers 23:19)
31:15-18
Was It Wrong for God to Command the Death of Entire Nations?

Deuteronomy (5)

2:33-34
Was It Wrong for God to Command the Death of Entire Nations?
5:8
Is It a Sin to Make Graven Images? Ex 20:4-5, 25:18, 37:7-8, Lev 26:1, Deut 5:8, 27:15
6:4
Are There One or Many Gods? Do Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 43:10, 44:6, 8 Contradict Christian Monotheism?
21:18-21
Should Rebellious Sons Be Stoned? Deuteronomy 21:18-21
27:15
Is It a Sin to Make Graven Images? Ex 20:4-5, 25:18, 37:7-8, Lev 26:1, Deut 5:8, 27:15

Joshua (1)

17:18
Were the Chariots of Iron Too Powerful for God? Josh 17, Jdg 1

Judges (3)

1:19
Were the Chariots of Iron Too Powerful for God? Josh 17, Jdg 1
11:29-40
Did God Approve of Human Sacrifice (Jephthah)? Judges 11:29-40
21:10
Was It Wrong for God to Command the Death of Entire Nations?

1 Samuel (2)

15:2-3
Was It Wrong for God to Command the Death of Entire Nations?
31:4
Did Saul or the Amalekite Kill Saul? 1 Sam 31:4, 2 Sam 1:8-10

2 Samuel (5)

1:8-10
Did Saul or the Amalekite Kill Saul? 1 Sam 31:4, 2 Sam 1:8-10
6:23
Did Michal Have Any Children? 2 Samuel 6:23, 21:8
8:4
1,700 or 7,000 Horsemen Captured by David? 2 Sam, 1 Chron 18:4
10:18
700 or 7,000 Charioteers Killed? 2 Sam. 10:18, 1 Chron. 19:18
21:8
Did Michal Have Any Children? 2 Samuel 6:23, 21:8

1 Kings (4)

4:26
How Many Stalls of Horses Did Solomon Have, 4,000 or 40,000?
5:16
How Many Overseers Did Solomon Have, 3,300 or 3,600?
7:26
How Many Baths: 2,000 or 3,000? 1 Kings 7:26, 2 Chronicles 4:5
22:22
Why Did God Send a Lying Spirit? (1 Kings 22:22 Vs. Titus 1:2)

2 Kings (4)

2:23-24
Why Were 42 Lads/boys Killed by Bears? 2 Kings 2:23-24
2:11
Did Anyone Ascend to Heaven Before Jesus? Gen, 2 Kg, Heb, Jn
24:8
How Long Did Jehoiachin Rule Over Jerusalem? 2 Kg 24, 2 Chr 36
24:8
How Old Was Jehoiachin When He Became King? 2 Chr 36, 2 Kg 24

1 Chronicles (2)

18:4
1,700 or 7,000 Horsemen Captured by David? 2 Sam, 1 Chron 18:4
19:18
700 or 7,000 Charioteers Killed? 2 Sam. 10:18, 1 Chron. 19:18

2 Chronicles (8)

2:2
How Many Overseers Did Solomon Have, 3,300 or 3,600?
4:2
Is the Bible Wrong About the Diameter of a Bowl? 2 Chron 4:2
4:5
How Many Baths: 2,000 or 3,000? 1 Kings 7:26, 2 Chronicles 4:5
9:25
How Many Stalls of Horses Did Solomon Have, 4,000 or 40,000?
11:20
Who Was King Abijah's Mother, Maacah or Micaiah? 2 Chronicles
13:2
Who Was King Abijah's Mother, Maacah or Micaiah? 2 Chronicles
36:9
How Long Did Jehoiachin Rule Over Jerusalem? 2 Kg 24, 2 Chr 36
36:9
How Old Was Jehoiachin When He Became King? 2 Chr 36, 2 Kg 24

Job (1)

1:1
Is Anyone Righteous/blameless, or Have All Sinned?

Psalms (1)

14:3
Is Anyone Righteous/blameless, or Have All Sinned?

Proverbs (1)

4:7
Should We Acquire Wisdom? Proverbs 4:7, 1 Corinthians 1:19

Ecclesiastes (1)

1:4
Will the Earth Abide Forever? Ps 104, Ecc 1:4, Is 65, 2 Pet 3

Isaiah (6)

2:4
Is God a God of Peace or a God of War? Isa, Rom, Ex, Joel
43:10
Are There One or Many Gods? Do Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 43:10, 44:6, 8 Contradict Christian Monotheism?
44:6
Are There One or Many Gods? Do Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 43:10, 44:6, 8 Contradict Christian Monotheism?
44:8
Are There One or Many Gods? Do Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 43:10, 44:6, 8 Contradict Christian Monotheism?
45:7
Does God Create Evil/calamity? Isaiah 45:7, Amos 3:6
65:17
Will the Earth Abide Forever? Ps 104, Ecc 1:4, Is 65, 2 Pet 3

Jeremiah (2)

7:22
Did God Talk About Sacrifices at the Exodus? Ex 20:24, Jer 7:22
22:28-30
Did Coniah/Jechoniah Have Children? Jeremiah 22, Matthew 1:12

Ezekiel (21)

18:23
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - Interpretation
18:23
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - Peter Martyr Vermigli
18:23
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - Wilhelmus À Brakel
18:23
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - Francis Turretin
18:23
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - John Knox
18:23
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - John Calvin
18:23
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - John Murray
18:32
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - Interpretation
18:32
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - Peter Martyr Vermigli
18:32
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - Wilhelmus À Brakel
18:32
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - Francis Turretin
18:32
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - John Knox
18:32
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - John Calvin
18:32
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - John Murray
33:11
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - Interpretation
33:11
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - Peter Martyr Vermigli
33:11
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - Wilhelmus À Brakel
33:11
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - Francis Turretin
33:11
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - John Knox
33:11
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - John Calvin
33:11
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11 - John Murray

Joel (1)

3:9-10
Is God a God of Peace or a God of War? Isa, Rom, Ex, Joel

Amos (1)

3:6
Does God Create Evil/calamity? Isaiah 45:7, Amos 3:6

Jonah (1)

3:10
Does God Change His Mind? Gen 6:6-7, Ex 32:14, Jon 3, Mal 3

Malachi (1)

3:6
Does God Change His Mind? Gen 6:6-7, Ex 32:14, Jon 3, Mal 3

Matthew (18)

1
Are Matthew and Luke's Genealogies Contradictory? Matt 1, Luk 3
1:12
Did Coniah/Jechoniah Have Children? Jeremiah 22, Matthew 1:12
5:16
Should We Let Our Good Works Be Seen? Matthew, 1 Peter
5:22
Can We Call Someone a Fool? Matthew 5, Psalm 14, Matthew 23
6:1-4
Should We Let Our Good Works Be Seen? Matthew, 1 Peter
6:9-13
To Whom Did Jesus Teach the Lord's Prayer? Matt 5, 6, Luke 11
19:26
Were the Chariots of Iron Too Powerful for God? Josh 17, Jdg 1
23:17
Can We Call Someone a Fool? Matthew 5, Psalm 14, Matthew 23
23:8-10
Can We Call Anyone "Father" Besides God? Ex 20:12, Matt 23:8-10
23:37
Matthew 23:37 And Calvinism - "You Were Not Willing"
28:1-5
When Was the Stone Rolled Away From the Tomb? Did an Earthquake Occur? Matt 28:1-5, Mark 16:3-4, Luke 24:2, John 20:1
28:2-5
At the Tomb: How Many Angels/men? Mt 28, Mk 16, Lk 24, Jn 20
28:2-5
Were the Angels Sitting or Standing in the Tomb? (Gospels)
28:8-9
Who Did Jesus Appear to First After His Resurrection? Mt, Jn
28:2-5
Where Were the Angels When the Women Arrived at the Tomb?
28:1
When Did the Women Arrive at the Tomb? (Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1-2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1)
28:1
How Many Women Went to the Tomb? (Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1, Luke 24:1, 10, John 20:1)
28:1-10
Can the Four Gospel Resurrection Narratives Be Harmonized? (Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18)

Mark (8)

2:23-28
What Does "The Sabbath Was Made for Man" (Mark 2:23-28) Mean?
16:3-4
When Was the Stone Rolled Away From the Tomb? Did an Earthquake Occur? Matt 28:1-5, Mark 16:3-4, Luke 24:2, John 20:1
16:5-6
At the Tomb: How Many Angels/men? Mt 28, Mk 16, Lk 24, Jn 20
16:5-6
Were the Angels Sitting or Standing in the Tomb? (Gospels)
16:5-6
Where Were the Angels When the Women Arrived at the Tomb?
16:1-2
When Did the Women Arrive at the Tomb? (Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1-2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1)
16:1
How Many Women Went to the Tomb? (Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1, Luke 24:1, 10, John 20:1)
16:1-8
Can the Four Gospel Resurrection Narratives Be Harmonized? (Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18)

Luke (11)

1:5-6
Is Anyone Righteous/blameless, or Have All Sinned?
3
Are Matthew and Luke's Genealogies Contradictory? Matt 1, Luk 3
11:1-4
To Whom Did Jesus Teach the Lord's Prayer? Matt 5, 6, Luke 11
24:1
When Did the Women Arrive at the Tomb? (Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1-2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1)
24:1
How Many Women Went to the Tomb? (Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1, Luke 24:1, 10, John 20:1)
24:2
When Was the Stone Rolled Away From the Tomb? Did an Earthquake Occur? Matt 28:1-5, Mark 16:3-4, Luke 24:2, John 20:1
24:4-6
At the Tomb: How Many Angels/men? Mt 28, Mk 16, Lk 24, Jn 20
24:2-6
Were the Angels Sitting or Standing in the Tomb? (Gospels)
24:2-6
Where Were the Angels When the Women Arrived at the Tomb?
24:10
How Many Women Went to the Tomb? (Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1, Luke 24:1, 10, John 20:1)
24:1-12
Can the Four Gospel Resurrection Narratives Be Harmonized? (Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18)

John (14)

1:18
Has Anyone Seen God? Gen, Ex, Num, Acts, John, 1 Tim
3:13
Did Anyone Ascend to Heaven Before Jesus? Gen, 2 Kg, Heb, Jn
3:16
Limited Atonement and John 3:16 - Answering Objections
5:37
Has Anyone Seen God? Gen, Ex, Num, Acts, John, 1 Tim
6:46
Has Anyone Seen God? Gen, Ex, Num, Acts, John, 1 Tim
20:1
When Was the Stone Rolled Away From the Tomb? Did an Earthquake Occur? Matt 28:1-5, Mark 16:3-4, Luke 24:2, John 20:1
20:12-13
At the Tomb: How Many Angels/men? Mt 28, Mk 16, Lk 24, Jn 20
20:12-13
Were the Angels Sitting or Standing in the Tomb? (Gospels)
20:2-14
Who Did Jesus Appear to First After His Resurrection? Mt, Jn
1 2:2
Limited Atonement and 1 John 2:2 - Answering Objections
20:12-13
Where Were the Angels When the Women Arrived at the Tomb?
20:1
When Did the Women Arrive at the Tomb? (Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1-2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1)
20:1
How Many Women Went to the Tomb? (Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1, Luke 24:1, 10, John 20:1)
20:1-18
Can the Four Gospel Resurrection Narratives Be Harmonized? (Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18)

Acts (3)

2:38
Does Acts 2:38 Teach That Baptism Is Necessary for Salvation?
7:2
Has Anyone Seen God? Gen, Ex, Num, Acts, John, 1 Tim
22:16
Does Acts 22:16 Teach That Baptism Is Necessary for Salvation?

Romans (3)

3:9-10
Is Anyone Righteous/blameless, or Have All Sinned?
3:23
Is Anyone Righteous/blameless, or Have All Sinned?
15:33
Is God a God of Peace or a God of War? Isa, Rom, Ex, Joel

1 Corinthians (2)

1:19
Should We Acquire Wisdom? Proverbs 4:7, 1 Corinthians 1:19
14:33
Is God the Author of Confusion? What About the Tower of Babel?

Galatians (2)

3:27
Does Galatians 3:27 Teach That Baptism Is Necessary for Salvation?
4:22
How Many Sons Did Abraham Have? Gen 22, Heb 11, Gal 4

1 Timothy (2)

2:3-6
Calvinism and "Desires All People to Be Saved" (1 Timothy 2)
6:15-16
Has Anyone Seen God? Gen, Ex, Num, Acts, John, 1 Tim

Titus (1)

1:2
Why Did God Send a Lying Spirit? (1 Kings 22:22 Vs. Titus 1:2)

Hebrews (2)

11:5
Did Anyone Ascend to Heaven Before Jesus? Gen, 2 Kg, Heb, Jn
11:17
How Many Sons Did Abraham Have? Gen 22, Heb 11, Gal 4

James (1)

1:13
Does God Tempt People? (Genesis 22:1 Vs James 1:13)

1 Peter (2)

2:12
Should We Let Our Good Works Be Seen? Matthew, 1 Peter
3:21
Does 1 Peter 3:21 Teach That Baptism Is Necessary for Salvation?

2 Peter (2)

2:7
Was Lot Righteous or Was He Wrong to Give His Daughters to the Crowd of Men? Gen 19:8, 2 Pet 2:7
3:10
Will the Earth Abide Forever? Ps 104, Ecc 1:4, Is 65, 2 Pet 3

1 John (1)

2:2
Limited Atonement and 1 John 2:2 - Answering Objections
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