Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 11:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 11:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 11:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Hebrews, these people were very special and good. They traveled through deserts, mountains, and lived in caves, and the world didn't deserve such amazing people.

Hebrews 11:38: (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and [in] mountains, and [in] dens and caves of the earth.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

Hebrews 11:38 speaks of those "of whom the world was not worthy," glorifying their suffering, while Matthew 5:5 promises the meek will inherit the earth, suggesting they find peace and reward in this world.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with Luke 6:20

Hebrews 11:38 emphasizes the world's unworthiness of the faithful's suffering, whereas Luke 6:20 blesses the poor as inheritors of God's kingdom, implying current divine favor.

Luke 6:20: And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed [be ye] poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with John 16:33

This verse mentions the peace given by Jesus that overcomes worldly tribulation, which contrasts with Hebrews 11:38's focus on unrecognized worth by the world.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Encourages living peaceably with all, potentially contrasting with Hebrews 11:38 which recounts the faithful suffering outside of societal bounds.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 4:4

States that friendship with the world is enmity against God, differing from Hebrews 11:38, which doesn't criticize interaction with the world but laments its unworthiness.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
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