Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 11:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 11:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 11:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, there are many important people from the past, like Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, and Samuel, who showed great trust in God. The author says there is not enough time to talk about all their amazing stories.

Hebrews 11:32: And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and [of] Barak, and [of] Samson, and [of] Jephthae; [of] David also, and Samuel, and [of] the prophets:

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which seems to contradicts the faith-centric examples of Hebrews 11:32.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 2:16

Emphasizes justification by faith and not by the works of the law, presenting a contrasting view on the relationship between faith and works compared to Old Testament figures in Hebrews 11:32.

Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

States that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, potentially conflicting with the examples of those considered faithful in the works they performed in Hebrews 11:32.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Suggests that not everyone who has faith or acknowledges God will enter the kingdom, but only those who do His will, contrasting with the idea of the outcomes of faith highlighted in Hebrews 11:32.

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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