Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 12:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 12:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 12:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, the people heard loud trumpet sounds and a voice speaking, and it was so scary that they asked not to hear it again. They were afraid because it was God's voice speaking to them.

Hebrews 12:19: And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which [voice] they that heard intreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more:

Contradiction with Exodus 19:16

This verse describes how the people were fearful when they heard the trumpets and thunder at Mount Sinai, similar to Hebrews 12:19, but does not explicitly convey a contradiction; rather, it is a parallel event.

Exodus 19:16: And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that [was] in the camp trembled.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:18

This verse states that the people witnessed the thunder and the trumpet on the mountain and trembled, similar to Hebrews 12:19, thus reinforcing, rather than contradicting, the fear observed during the event.

Exodus 20:18: And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw [it], they removed, and stood afar off.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:12

This verse refers to God speaking out of the midst of the fire with an audible voice, aligning with Hebrews 12:19, where the voice was feared, thus providing no direct contradiction.

Deuteronomy 4:12: And the LORD spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only [ye heard] a voice. [only...: Heb. save a voice]

Contradiction with Psalm 29:4

This verse acknowledges the power of the Lord's voice but does not directly contradict the reaction of fear in Hebrews 12:19, instead highlighting the strength and majesty of the divine voice.

Psalm 29:4: The voice of the LORD [is] powerful; the voice of the LORD [is] full of majesty. [powerful: Heb. in power] [full...: Heb. in majesty]

Contradiction with John 12:29

This verse describes people hearing a voice from heaven, some thinking it thundered, which can show variation in perception of divine voices but does not directly contradict the reaction in Hebrews 12:19.

John 12:29: The people therefore, that stood by, and heard [it], said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
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