| Contradictions & Errors in the Bible (Part-4) 114: How does God feel about the making of images? (Exodus 20:4) Image-making is forbidden. (Exodus 25:18) God commands the making of two cherubim. 115: Who pays for sins? (Exodus 20:5) God blames children for the iniquities of the father. even for four generations. (Deuteronomy 5:9) His curse or punishment may extend far beyond the third or fourth generation. (Deuteronomy 24:16) The son should not be punished for the father's sin. Every man bears guilt only for his own transgressions. (2 Chronicles 25:4) The son should not be punished for the father's sin. Every man bears guilt only for his own transgressions. (Ezekiel 18:19-20) Each is responsible for his own actions, a son does not bear guilt for his father's sins. (Romans 5:12; 14.19; 6:23) All men are considered sinners because of Adam's sin. Death, the punishment for sin, is inflicted even on those who did not sin, because Adam sinned. 116: How does God feel about selling one's daughter? (Exodus 21:7) Conditions are set up for selling one's daughters. (Leviticus 19:29) It is forbidden to sell a daughter. 117: Who inscribed the commandments on stone? (Exodus 34:27-28) God dictated the second set of 10 commandments to Moses while Moses inscribed them. (Deuteronomy 10:1-2,4) God inscribed the second set of 10 commandments on stones which Moses made 118: Should we judge others or not? (Leviticus 19:15) You must judge your neighbor in righteousness. (Matthew 7:1) Judge not or you will be judged. 119: Does God keep his word? (Numbers 23:19) God does not change, Makes good his promises. (I Samuel 2:30-31) God admits not keeping his promise. (2 Kings 20:1-6) God says one thing, then changes his mind and says another. (Jonah 3:10) God doesn't keep his promise and repents. 120: Did the Midianites survive or not? (Numbers 31:7.9,15-18) The Israelites slew all the Midianites except the female virgins. (Judges 6:1-5) Later, the Midianites invaded the Israelites. 121: Did Ai burn, or not? (Joshua 8:28) Joshua burnt the city of Ai, making it an ash heap forever. (Nehemiah 7:32) Ai is counted among the existing cities of Jerusalem approx. 1000 years later. 122: Was Sisera standing or lying down when he was killed? (Judges 4:21) Jael killed Sisera by driving a tent stake through his head while he slept, fastening his head to the ground. (Judges 5:26-27) When Jael killed Sisera with the tent peg, he sank to the ground at her feet and died. 123: Who killed the Amalekites, and how many died? (1 Samuel 15:7-8,20) Saul completely destroyed the Amalekites. (1 Samuel 27:8-9) David completely destroyed the Amalekites. (1 Samuel 30:1-2,17) David destroyed a raiding party of Amalekites. Only 400 men escaped. (1 Chronicles 4:42-43) the Simeonites killed all the Amalekites 124: How many sons did Jesse have? (1 Samuel 16:10-11) Jesse had seven sons besides his youngest, David. (1 Chronicles 2:13-15) David was the seventh son. 125: How much did David pay for his wife? (2 Samuel 18:27) David collected 200 Philistine foreskins and bought a wife (Michal) with them. (2 Samuel 3:14) David only paid 100 foreskins for his wife. 126: Did Saul consult the Lord, or not? (1 Samuel 28:6) Saul attempted to consult the Lord. (1 Chronicles 10:13-14) Saul did not consult the Lord. 127: How did Saul die? (1 Samuel 31:4-6) Saul committed suicide by having his armor-bearer run him through. (2 Samuel 1:8-10) Saul asks an Amalekite to kill him, the Amalekite does so. (2 Samuel 21:12) The Philistines slew Saul in Gilboa. (1 Chronicles 10:4-5) Saul committed suicide by falling on his sword. 128: Did God appreciate the deed or not? (2 Kings 9:6-9 ; 10:11,30) The Lord commanded Jehu to destroy the house of Ahab. Jehu obeyed, destroying everyone in the city of Jezreel who was of the house of Ahab, including friends and priests. God commended him for these actions saying Jehu had done God's will. (Hosea 1:4) God promises to punish the House of Jehu for the massacre. 129: Was Jerusalem conquered or not? (2 Kings 16:5) King Ahaz of Judah (Jerusalem) was not conquered by the kings of Israel and Syria. (2 Chronicles 28:5-6) The kings of Israel and Syria conquered Jerusalem. (Isaiah 7:1-7) Israel and Syria fail to conquer Jerusalem. 130: Does it pay to be righteous? (Job 2:3-7) God tells Satan how righteous Job is, and then allows (gives permission to) Satan to strike him with painful boils from head to toe.. (Proverb 12:21) No evil can happen to the righteous. 131: What of the dead? (Job 7:9) The dead will never rise again. They will have no further reward. (Ecclesiastes 9:5) The dead will never rise again. They will have no further reward. (John 5:28-29) The dead will rise again to be rewarded or punished. (1 Corinthians 15:16,52) The dead will rise again to be rewarded or punished. 132: Did Coniah have kids? (Jeremiah 22:28-30) Coniah was declared to be forever childless by God. (Matthew 1:12) Coniah (also called by the Greek name Jechoniasis) is listed as a direct ancestor of Jesus Christ. 133: Who was Elijah? (Malachi 4:5) Elijah must return before the final days of the world. (Matthew 11:12-14) Jesus said that John the Baptist was Elijah. (Matthew 17:12-13) Jesus insists that Elijah has already come, and everyone understood him to mean John the Baptist. (Mark 9:13) Jesus insists that Elijah has already come. (John 1:21) John the Baptist maintained that he was not Elijah. 134: Which place first? (Matthew 4:5-8) The Devil took Jesus first to the parapet of the temple, then to a high place to view all the Kingdoms of the world. (Luke 4:5-9) The Devil took Jesus first to a high place to view the kingdoms, then to the parapet of the temple. 135: Who did Jesus tell the Lord's Prayer to? (Matthew 5:1; 6:9-13 ; 7:28) Jesus delivered the Lord's Prayer during the Sermon on the Mount before the multitudes. (Luke 11:1-4) He delivered it before the disciples alone, and not as part of the Sermon on the Mount. 136: Can one pray in public? (Matthew 6:5-6) Jesus condemned public prayer. (1 Timothy 2:8) Paul encouraged public prayer. 137: Peace, or war? (Matthew 6:38-42) Jesus teaches non-resistance, Non-violence. (Luke 22:36-37) Jesus commands people to take arms for coming conflict. (John 2:15) Jesus uses a whip to physically drive people out of the temple. 138: Who approached Jesus? (Matthew 8:5-7) The Centurion approached Jesus, beseeching help for a sick servant. (Luke 7:3.6-7) The Centurion did not approach Jesus. He sent friends and elders of the Jews. 139: Was she dead or just dying? (Matthew 9:18) He asked for help, saying his daughter was already dead. (Luke 8:41-42) Jairus approached Jesus for help, because his daughter was dying. 140: When did John find out Jesus was the Messiah? (Matthew 11:2-3) While imprisoned. John the Baptist sent followers to Jesus to inquire if Jesus was the messiah. (Luke 7:18-22) While imprisoned. John the Baptist sent followers to Jesus to inquire if Jesus was the Messiah. (John 1:29-34,36) John already knew Jesus was the Messiah. 141: How long was he in the tomb? (Matthew 12:40) Jesus prophesied he would be in the tomb three days and three nights . (Matthew 28:1) Jesus was in the tomb three days and two nights. (Mark 16:2) Jesus was in the tomb three days and two nights. (Luke 24:1) Jesus was in the tomb three days and two nights. (John 20:1) Jesus was in the tomb two days and two nights. 142: Did the people of Jesus' generation see any signs? (Matthew 12:38-40) Jesus announced that no signs would be given to that generation except the Resurrection itself. (Mark 8:12-13) Jesus announced that no signs would be given to that generation. (Mark 16:20) They went out preaching, and the Lord confirmed the word through accompanying signs. (John 20:30) Jesus provided many wonders and signs. (Acts 2:22) Jesus provided many wonders and signs. (Acts 5:12; 8:13) Many signs and wonders were done through the apostles. 143: Seed time and harvest never to cease? (Genesis 8:22) While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. (Genesis 41:54) And the seven years of dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread. 144: Who hardened Pharaoh's heart? (Exodus 9:12) And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had spoken unto Moses. (Exodus 8:15) But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened unto them; as the LORD had said. |
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