Contradiction with Genesis 22:2
This verse contradicts Hebrews 11:19 because it shows God commanding Abraham to offer Isaac as a burnt offering, rather than having faith in resurrection.
Genesis 22:2: And he said, Take now thy son, thine only [son] Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.
Contradiction with Genesis 22:12
This verse contradicts Hebrews 11:19 as it indicates God stopping Abraham from sacrificing Isaac, focusing on obedience, not resurrection.
Genesis 22:12: And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only [son] from me.
Contradiction with James 2:21-22
This verse contradicts Hebrews 11:19 by emphasizing works and righteousness through offering Isaac, not resurrection faith.
James 2:21-22: Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
Contradiction with Romans 4:20-22
This verse contradicts Hebrews 11:19 as it attributes Abraham's righteousness to faith in God's promises, not specifically resurrection.
Romans 4:20-22: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
Contradiction with Hebrews 6:13-14
This verse contradicts Hebrews 11:19 by emphasizing God's promise to bless and multiply, not the resurrection of Isaac.
Hebrews 6:13-14: For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,
Paradox #1
Hebrews 11:19 involves Abraham's faith and the belief in resurrection. A contradiction or conflict might be that some people find it inconsistent with earlier parts of Genesis, where Abraham's understanding of resurrection is not clearly mentioned or emphasized. This could raise questions about whether Abraham actually had this belief at that time or if it was an interpretation added later.