Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 11:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 11:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 11:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Hebrews, this verse means that a man named Abraham was waiting for a special home made by God that would last forever. He believed that God was the one who would build this wonderful place.

Hebrews 11:10: For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker [is] God.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

These verses advise against laying up treasures on earth, while Hebrews 11:10 describes a longing for a heavenly city, potentially seen as a form of heavenly treasure.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:14

This verse states that we have no continuing city here, contradicting Hebrews 11:10's implication of seeking a permanent city.

Hebrews 13:14: For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

Contradiction with Philippians 3:20

Claims that our conversation (citizenship) is in heaven, not on earth, which can contradict the active seeking of a city mentioned in Hebrews 11:10.

Philippians 3:20: For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: [conversation...: or, we live or conduct ourselves as citizens of heaven, or, for obtaining heaven]
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