Category Archives: Bible Contradictions

But I’ve been to Tyre: The problem of the existence of a city god promised would never be rebuilt

Prophecy Writing Pro Tip#57: Don’t promise that a beautiful beach will never be inhabited by man again. Tyre (Sur in Lebanese) is a very old inhabited city in the South of Lebanon. It has one of the most beautiful beaches … Continue reading

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Bible Contradictions #6: How did David kill Goliath?

This follows my most recent Bible Contradictions post. This is one of my favorite contradictions because it contradicts itself in a single breath! First, David uses his sling and a rock to fell the beast. Next, he pulls out a … Continue reading

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Bible Contradictions #5: Who slew Goliath?

The David v. Goliath story is a great one–the little man defeating a giant. It is often used as a metaphor for other modern day feats, such as a small business owner winning a lawsuit against a major corporation. Alas, … Continue reading

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Bible Contradictions #4: Is only god holy?

Revelation 15:4 has us believe that only god is holy, yet in Revelation 22:11 it reverses itself. The bible also contains several other passages that contradict Revelation 15:4. This one, however, is the most important because both verses are taken … Continue reading

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Bible Contradictions #3: Does god get angry?

Does god get angry? The bible wouldn’t have us know. It’s all over the place on this one. First, I should note that the book of Judith was stripped from the bible by the Jews and Protestants, but it remains … Continue reading

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Did Jesus imply that one need not worship god any longer?

The New Testament is an interesting book. It cannot escape its own contradictions, but moreover, if you read some of Jesus’ teachings, they create more questions than answers. In my search through bible contradictions, I came across one that implies … Continue reading

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Bible contradictions #2: What did the women do after visiting Jesus’ tomb?

The women who witnessed Jesus’ crucifixion, his burial, and the discovery of the empty tomb play a major role in the resurrection myth. Why then is there such a major discrepancy between the gospels when it comes to what the … Continue reading

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Bible contradictions #1: Does god lie?

I’m fascinated by contradictions in the bible. Because of that I’ve decided to create a sub-section on this blog titled Bible Contradictions. The first is below, which addresses the question “Does god lie?” The answer is unclear. There are many … Continue reading

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