I have been asked by Christians and by non-Christians to point out contradictions in the Bible. After just a little research, this is what I have come up with. There will be more added soon!

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There is none other God but one.
- I Corinthians 8:4

And God said, Let us make man in our image.
- Genesis 1:26

Interpreted: In Corinthians, the author, Paul, is writing to the Church of Corinth. The issue he is discussing is sacrifice to idols and if the meat that is sacrificed can be eaten. He says in verse 4 that Idols are nothing for we have knowledge that there is only one God.

In Genesis 1, God is setting about the creation of man. Using the first person plural we see that the author viewed multiple Gods or a multiplicity to God.

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Cursed is he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother.
- Deuteronomy 27:22

And Abraham said... She is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.
- Genesis 20:11-12

Interpreted: The chapter of Deuteronomy 27 is Moses and the Levites giving the people the law of the Lord God. Verse 27 makes it quite clear that a man is cursed if he lie with his sister being the daughter of his father or his mother.

Genesis 20 is the telling of Abraham lying to Abimelech about Sarah being his sister and not his wife, much as he did in chapter 12 of Genesis. God came to Abimelech in a dream and told him that Sarah was actually Abraham's wife and when Abimelech confronted Abraham, he admitted that it was true. Abraham did go on to say that she was also his sister being the daughter of his father.

We know that Abraham was indeed not cursed, but one of the most beloved of God's men.

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And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.
- Genesis 32:30

No man hath seen God at any time.
- John 1:18

Interpreted: Genesis 32 is the chapter where God changes Jacob's name to Israel. In verse 29 Jacob asks God for his name. God replies by asking where it was that Jacob was asking from. Jacob replied the above verse.

John 1:18 is pretty self explanatory. He is describing Jesus and how he declared the Lord God. He makes it clear that No man has ever seen God. I guess John was not familiar with the "Old Testament".

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"Thou, Lord, art seen face to face."
-Numbers 14:14

"Not that any man hath seen the Father."
-John 6:46

Interpreted: Very similar to the previous contradiction, but this time we have Moses talking directly to God and Jesus speaking instead of John speaking for Jesus.

5
Thou shalt not kill
- Exodus 20:13

Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side... and slay every man his brother...
- Exodus 32:27

Interpreted: Exodus 20 is the chapter with the Ten Commandments. Thou shalt not Kill is verse 13 and self explanatory.

12 chapters later the Ten Commandments have not been delivered and the people have grown restless. They make the infamous "Golden Calf", and worship it. Moses, infuriated, asks who is on God's side, and the sons of Levi respond. Moses then relates the words of God telling them to kill.

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... thou shalt give life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.
- Exodus 21:23-25

... resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
- Matthew 5:39

Interpreted: Exodus 21 is more giving of law. Verses 23 through 25 are the famous "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth" verses. Broken down, it is basically the golden rule reversed. Do unto another exactly as they have done to you.

Matthew 5 is part of the "Sermon on the Mount". Jesus says in verse 38 and 39 say that the author of "eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth" was wrong, and that to respond in this way is not to resist evil. Boiled down, this is Jesus saying that the Law of God is incorrect and he knows better.

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On the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of attonement; it shall be a holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls and offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord.
- Leviticus 23:27

For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offering or sacrifices.
- Jeremiah 7:22

Interpreted:Leviticus 23:27 is part of the Holiness Code. It is the law given from God to Moses. There are 614 articles given ranging from what types of textiles can be used to make clothing to the method of punishment for adulterers. 23:27 is specific instructions for the day of atonement known as Yom Kippur. We clearly see God giving instructions for a burnt sacrifice to God.

Jeremiah 7:22 is God speaking his "word" through the prophet Jeremiah. Either God forgot something, or the author of Jeremiah never read Leviticus.

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The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father.
- Ezekiel 18:20

... I the lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation.
- Exodus 20:5

Interpreted:Here we have again two authors putting forth what they believe to be the word of God. These two so obviously contradict each other that an interpretation is almost unnecessary.

What is neccessary to point out is that both of these verses are God speaking. The first being God speaking through Ezekiel, and the second being God speaking directly to Moses.

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Therefore Michal, the daughter of Saul, had no child unto the day of her death.
- II Samuel 6:23

The five sons of Michal, the daughter of Saul.
- II Samuel 21:8

Interpreted:Here we see an author who could not follow his own story line. These two verses are obviously from the same book, and are assumed to be written by the same author. I will not interpret this at all, for the absurdity of it shall be it's own interpretation.

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And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel.
- II Samuel 24:1

And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.
- I Chronicles 21:1

Interpreted: Here we see a very interesting thing. This is not so much a contradiction as it is something to ponder. This is clearly the retelling of the same story. David was inspired by something to take a census of Israel and Judah. One verse here says it was God's anger and the other verse says that it was Satan. Can this possibly be the same thing?

There is no way to know who wrote these books. Whether they were written by separate people or the same person is unknown. I think a case can be made for two separate authors, though, for it would seem redundant for the same person to tell the same story twice.

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Two and twenty years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign.
- 2 Kings 8:26

Fourty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign.
- 2 Chronicles 22:2

Interpreted:This is just poor reference. Nothing can explain this away, just like nothing could explain away the contradiction about the five sons of Michal. Just poor homework if it was two separate authors, or poor memory if it was just one author.

12
Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord... Wealth and riches shall be in his house...
- Psalms 112:1-3

It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
- Matthew 19:24

Interpreted:The first reference is in Psalms and can not be written off as spiritual riches for the chapter goes on to say that the man shall lend his riches and guide all of his affairs with discretion. This is clearly a reference to monetary wealth.

The Matthew verse is a quotation from Jesus, himself. He is telling the wealthy to sell all that they have, for the rich can not go to heaven.

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Those that seek me early shall find me.
- Proverbs 8:17

Then shall they call upon me but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but shall not find me.
- Proverbs 1:28

Interpreted: The first is from Proverbs 8. It is God claiming who and what he/she is. Verse 8:17 says first, "I love them that love me".

The second verse is from an earlier Proverb and is saying that those who do not listen to God and go astray will suffer the consequences. The verse goes on to say that the later verse in Proverb 8 is incorrect.

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... for I am merciful, saith the Lord, and I will not keep anger forever.
- Jeremiah 3:12

Ye have kindled a fire in mine anger, which shall burn forever.
- Jeremiah 17:4

Interpreted: The first verse is in reference to the "backsliding Israel," telling them to mend their ways. It goes on to say that because the Lord is merciful, he will not keep his anger forever.

Apparently, the Lord was not so merciful with Judah for this second verse is aimed at them. They will not be given the chance to mend their ways and fly straight. Apparently, the author of this particular book was from the northern kingdom of Israel.

15
Think not that I come to send peace on earth: I come not to send peace, but a sword.
- Matthew 10:34

... all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
- Matthew 26:52

Interpreted:This is interesting. The first verse is Jesus saying that he has come to shake things up, and that it is going top be violent. Surely, Jesus was using the sword metaphorically.

The second verse is not used metaphorically, but figuratively. He is saying that all who use the sword will die this way. The author of Matthew should have probably chosen another word in one of these words so it does not make Jesus look like a fool. Clearly, the author wrote these two verses some time apart.

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Whosoever shall say Thou fool, shall be in danger of hellfire.
- Matthew 5:22

[Jesus said] Ye fools and blind.
- Matthew 23:17

Interpreted: Whoops! Again we see the author of Matthew suffering from confusion. These are both attributed to Jesus by the author, and again the author makes Jesus look like a fool. Whoops, I should be careful.

17
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works.
- Matthew 5:16

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them.
- Matthew 6:1

Interpreted: This first verse is Jesus telling his disciples to let all see their good works that they may serve as an example to others.

The second verse is Jesus talking to his disciples, telling them to be careful not to do their charity in front of men for to do so is not meritting of entrance into Heaven.

Poor Jesus! Having to be written about by a man like this. That people are confused about Jesus is no wonder.

18
They gave him vinegar to drink, mingled with gall.
- Matthew 27:34

And they gave him to drink, wine mingled with myrrh.
- Mark 15:23
(Him being Jesus in both cases)

Interpreted: This is two different authors account of the same event.... Jesus on the cross. The first is Matthew saying that they gave Jesus to drink vinegar (old wine) mixed with gall, which is a product that comes from the oak tree. It is used in inks and medicines.

The second verse is from Mark, and it says wine mixed with myrrh, which is a gum resin used in the making of incense. Mark clearly wrote his gospel first, and Matthew must have not been clear on what Mark meant.

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He that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness.
- Mark 3:29

And by him that believe are justified from all things.
- Acts 13:39

Interpreted: This first verse is Jesus speaking to his disciples. He is basically saying that the one thing that can not be forgiven is blaspheming against the holy ghost. He continues by saying that they run the risk of eternal damnation.

The second verse is from Acts, written by the same author as wrote the Gospel of Luke. It is Paul addressing the congregation at Antioch. Paul is saying that through belief in Jesus the Christ, all things are forgivable. No exception is made, making me think that Paul was not aware of Jesus' teachings.

20
If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.
- John 5:31

I am one that bear witness of myself...
- John 8:18
(Jesus speaking in both quotes)

Interpreted: Here we have another author making a fool of Jesus. The first verse is Jesus speaking to the Jews who would persecute him. He says that he does the will of his father. The second verse is Jesus saying that he bears witness of himself and his father.

21
I and my father are one.
- John 10:30

... I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.
- John 14:28
(Jesus speaking in both quotes)

Interpreted: Poor Jesus. The first verse is John recording that Jesus equated himself with God, his father. The second verse is John recording that Jesus said that his father (God) is greater than he. Simple math proves that these two verses can not co-exist, and yet...here they do.

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And the men which journyed with [Paul] stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.
- Acts 9:7

And they that were with me [Paul] saw indeed the light and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.
- Acts 22:9

Interpreted: Again, the same author as the Gospel of Luke. This first verse is Luke relating the story of Paul's encounter with the spirit of Jesus that caused his conversion. The second is Paul relating this story to some men that had been beating him. The first says the men heard a voice but saw no man, while the second says that they saw a light but did not hear a voice.

23
Abraham had two sons; one by a bonds-maid, the other by a free woman.
- Galtians 4:22

By faith, Abraham when he was tried offered up Isaac... his only begotten son.
- Hebrews 11:17

Interpreted: These two epistles (letters) are supposedly written by Paul, though there is some controversy over who wrote Hebrews and when it was written. In the first verse, Paul related that Abraham had had two sons, one of a slave, and one of a free woman.

The second verse, however, says that Abraham was tested and offered up his only begotten son, Isaac. Paul clearly knew that Ishmael was also begotten by Abraham, but must have forgotten it when he wrote this letter. Or maybe this is further proof that Paul did not write this.

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For by grace are ye saved through faith... not of works.
- Ephesians 2:8-9

Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
- James 2:24

Interpreted: Here we have Paul vs. James. Paul is clearly saying that all that is needed for salvation is faith, and that works are not the issue for he wanted no man to boast. He makes it clear that it is a gift from God based on simple belief.

James, on the other hand, was trying to get the message across that "faith without works is dead," thus faith was not enough. To get this message across he used the example of Abraham offering his son Isaac as a sacrifice to God.

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A Triple Contradiction:
The following are the supposed "last words" of the living Jesus.

"Eli, Eli, lama sabachtani?" that is to say, "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?"
-Matthew 27:46, & -Mark 15:34, though it is Eloi instead of Eli in Mark.

"Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit"
-Luke 23:46

"It is finished"
-John 19:30

Interpreted: What can I say here? There is not necessarily a contradiction here..... if you are so stubborn that you refuse to look at the Bible with open eyes. These verses are part of a supposed "divine inspiration". If God had inspired these four gospel writers, why did they record different words? And not just different words, but totally different concepts.

The obvious answer here is that these four mythmakers chose a different climax for their tales. Odd that John, who generally was the more poetic writer of the four, should choose to end his tale with an anticlimactic death.

Isn't Jesus supposed to be part of the Godhead? The mythical trinity? Why would God ask why God had betrayed God? And why would God commend God's spirit to God? Christian confusion of Christian mythology.

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"In righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbor."
-Leviticus 19:15

"Judge not, that ye be not judged."
-Matthew 7:1

Interpreted:Leviticus 19 is part of the Holiness Code, in which God tells Moses the laws that the people shall follow. The whole verse talks about how one should not respect the poor or honor the mighty.
The second verse is self explanatory. It is Jesus talking to his followers in the now infamous "Sermon on the Mount". Quite clearly a contradiction from the previous instruction given by God.

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"The rich man's wealth is his strong city."
-Proverbs 18:11

"It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."
-Mark 10:25

Interpreted: This is quite easy to see. The first verse saying that a man's wealth is what will keep him safe, while the second verse says that this "safe" man will not gain entrance into Heaven.

"No man hath ascended up to Heaven, but he that came down from Heaven, even the Son of Man."
-John 3:13

Interpreted: Here we see that either the author of John had very little knowledge of early scripture or Jesus did. If it was the author of John, we can write it off to poor myth-making. If it was Jesus, then we can assume that Jesus is either not part of the all-knowing trinity or said trinity is not all-knowing.

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"Then Judas, which had betrayed him (Jesus), when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. (4) Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that. (5)And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. (6) And the chief priests took the silver pieces and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood. (7) And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in. (8) Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day."
-Matthew 27:3-8

"Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. (17) For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. (18) Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out. (19) And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The Field of Blood."
-Acts1:16-19

Interpreted: These two totally contradicting stories explain themselves. They both describe the demise of Judas..... the man who made the biggest sacrifice in this Christian myth. Afterall, if this story is true, Judas must surely have committed the largest sin in history by betraying the messiah. But I digress. The best explanation that any Christian has come up with that I am aware of is this:
Judas returned the silver to the priests who bought the land in Judas' name. He went there and hung himself, and hung for days and became swollen and bloated that when they cut him down he burst open.

Sometimes the explanation is almost as humorous as the fact that people actually believe the story in the first place... almost as humorous.

More coming soon!