Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 11:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 11:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 11:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, the story shows that trusting God can lead to amazing things, like when the walls of Jericho fell down after the people walked around them for seven days. It teaches that faith in God can help people do things they thought were impossible.

Hebrews 11:30: By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.

Contradiction with Joshua 6:20

This verse states the walls of Jericho fell after the people shouted and the priests blew the trumpets, not by faith alone.

Joshua 6:20: So the people shouted when [the priests] blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city. [flat: Heb. under it]

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:29

Refers to the Israelites passing through the Red Sea by faith, highlighting God's direct intervention, unlike Jericho's fall due to collective effort guided by faith.

Hebrews 11:29: By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry [land]: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.

← Hebrews 11:29

Hebrews 11:31 →

Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.