Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 11:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 11:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 11:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, people from long ago were praised because they trusted God. Their faith is why they are remembered in a good way.

Hebrews 11:2: For by it the elders obtained a good report.

Contradiction with Genesis 6:5

Hebrews 11:2 praises the faith of the elders as commendable, whereas Genesis 6:5 highlights the pervasive wickedness of humanity before the flood.

Genesis 6:5: And GOD saw that the wickedness of man [was] great in the earth, and [that] every imagination of the thoughts of his heart [was] only evil continually. [every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires] [continually: Heb. every day]

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

While Hebrews 11:2 commends the faith of the elders, Romans 3:23 states that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, suggesting universal imperfection.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with James 2:24

Hebrews 11:2 emphasizes faith as commendation, while James 2:24 states that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, suggesting works are necessary.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6

Hebrews 11:2 commends elders for their faith, but Isaiah 64:6 says all our righteous acts are like filthy rags, implying human deeds (including acts of faith) are insufficient.

Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Hebrews 11:2 praises faith, whereas Matthew 7:21 stresses that simply professing faith is not enough; one must do the will of the Father.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
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