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.