Apparent contradictions
Some critics of the Bible speak about the Bible having all kinds of contradictions. These type of of claims are often a big challenge for Christians who maintain that the Bible (as it was originally given) is the revealed Word of God. These apparent contradictions seem to indicate that the Bible might possibly not be the inspired Word of God
Solutions to [apparent] contradictions
Here we give some biblical solutions and answers to often mentioned contradictions and questions; you can open the study by clicking on the question. This list is being expanded regularly and already given answers may also be revised at times, therefore please visit again.
- Who is the Father of Joseph?
- Abraham - was righteousness accounted to him by faith or by works?
- Was Jesus 3 days and 3 nights in the grave?
- Did the malefactor go to Paradise on the day of the crucifixion?
- How many were crucified with Jesus?
- When did Jesus come to Nazareth after his birth?
- How many men were healed when Jesus left Jericho?
- Jesus was physically a descendant of David (Romans 1,1-3)
- Which cross did Jesus bear?
- The Denials of Peter
- How long was Jesus' public ministry?
- Did the men accompanying Paul to Damascus hear a voice?
- Jesus' last words on the cross
- How long did the Hebrews live in Egypt?
- Who smote Goliath?
- How many men were involved in the casting out of Legion?
- Did anyone ascend to heaven before Jesus?
- Anointing of Jesus and Entry into Jerusalem
- Can God tempt?
- Was Schelach Arpachschad's son or grandson?
- How old was Terach, Abraham's father?
- How many were killed by the plague?
- When did Judas Iscarioth kill himself?
- Who was the mother of Abijam (Abijah)?
- Where was Simon's and Andrew's home?
- How many years of famine?
- How many children did Michal, the daughter of Saul, have?
- How many children did Jesse have?
- Did Saul ask of the LORD?
- Where did Uzza die?
- Did Asa take away the high places?
- How did God tempt Abraham?
- Does God forbid killing people?
- When did the figtree whither away?
- To whom did God speak?
- Did Jesus go to the desert or to a wedding?
- Did the women buy spices before or after the Sabbath?
- Did Jeremiah or Zechariah write?
- One God or several gods?
- Was Paul a Christian or a Pharisee?
- Who will find God?
- How old was Ahaziah when he began to reign?
- When did Baasha die?
- Who commanded David to count Israel?
- Whom did God create first - animals or man?
- How many pairs of animals taken onto the ark?
- Was God satisfied with His works or not?
- Would God get tired and need rest?
- Does God dwell in light or in darkness?
- Does God know all things or not?
- Is God everywhere present or not?
- Does God know what is in the heart of man?
- Does God freely give or does He withhold?
- Good works – to be seen or not to be seen of men?
- Being angry – approved or not?
- Who hardened Pharaoh's heart?
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Please note:
Scriptures in studies and articles are normally taken from the King James (Authorized) Version.
If a different Bible translation has been used, it is noted.
