Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 12:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 12:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 12:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, this verse means we should do our best to follow the right and good path in life so that we can help others who are having a hard time keep going and get better. It's like helping a friend walk on a straight road so they don’t trip and can feel better.

Hebrews 12:13: And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. [straight: or, even]

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:26

While Hebrews 12:13 advises making straight paths for feet, Proverbs 4:26 emphasizes pondering the path rather than straightening it.

Proverbs 4:26: Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. [let...: or, all thy ways shall be ordered aright]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:13

Hebrews 12:13 suggests creating a straightforward path for healing, but Matthew 7:13 implies following the challenging narrow path, which might not be straightforward.

Matthew 7:13: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [strait: or, narrow]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:16

Contrary to making new paths as advised in Hebrews 12:13, Jeremiah 6:16 instructs finding and walking the ancient paths for rest.

Jeremiah 6:16: Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where [is] the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk [therein].

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:8

Hebrews 12:13 implies creating peace in the straight path, while Isaiah 59:8 claims the way of peace is unknown, indicating a contradiction in the existence of such paths.

Isaiah 59:8: The way of peace they know not; and [there is] no judgment in their goings: they have made them crooked paths: whosoever goeth therein shall not know peace. [judgment: or, right]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:6

Hebrews 12:13 asserts making one's own path straight, whereas Proverbs 3:6 suggests that God will direct paths.

Proverbs 3:6: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
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