Contradiction with Genesis 5:24
Contradicts Hebrews 11:5 by asserting that Enoch "walked with God: and he was not; for God took him," which does not explicitly state his faith or avoidance of death.
Genesis 5:24: And Enoch walked with God: and he [was] not; for God took him.
Contradiction with John 3:13
States, "And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven," contradicting the idea that Enoch was taken to heaven without dying.
John 3:13: And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, [even] the Son of man which is in heaven.
Paradox #1
Hebrews 11:5 talks about Enoch, who was taken by God and did not experience death. Some see a contradiction or conflict with the concept that all humans must die due to sin, as outlined in other parts of the Bible. This exception to the usual pattern of life and death could seem inconsistent with the general biblical teaching that death comes to all because of sin. However, it is often explained as a unique case that shows God's power over death.
Paradox #2
Hebrews 11:5 mentions Enoch being taken by God so that he did not experience death. The contradiction lies in the fact that the Bible in Genesis 5:24 and the Book of Jude 1:14-15 both mention Enoch but do not provide a detailed explanation of his "taking" by God, leading to different interpretations and debates about whether Enoch truly avoided death, and how this aligns with other biblical views about death and afterlife.
Paradox #3
Hebrews 11:5 mentions a person being taken by God without experiencing death. This could contradict the scientific understanding that all living beings eventually die as part of the natural life cycle. Science does not currently support the idea of a human being bypassing death in such a manner.
Paradox #4
Hebrews 11:5 involves faith and how it pleases God, and it mentions someone being taken without dying. The contradiction might be the idea that faith alone can grant such an extraordinary outcome, which could conflict with other teachings that emphasize good deeds or righteousness. This could be seen as inconsistent with the idea that actions are necessary for divine favor.