Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 11:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 11:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 11:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, people with strong faith did amazing things like defeating big armies, doing what is right, getting what God promised them, and even keeping hungry lions from hurting them. This shows how powerful faith can be in helping people do great things.

Hebrews 11:33: Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Contradiction with James 2:24

Explains that justification is not by faith only, implying actions/works also are necessary, contradicting Hebrews 11:33 emphasis on faith.

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

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

Suggests outcomes do not necessarily follow effort or righteousness, contradicting the triumphs of faith noted in Hebrews 11:33.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

States not everyone who professes faith will enter the kingdom of heaven, suggesting faith alone is insufficient, contrary to the victorious faith theme in Hebrews 11:33.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

Indicates limited miracles due to unbelief, contradicting the suggestion in Hebrews 11:33 that faith always leads to triumph.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
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