Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 12:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 12:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 12:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Hebrews, this verse teaches that we should listen to God's message and not ignore it. Just like people who didn't listen to God long ago faced consequences, we too will face consequences if we don't pay attention to what God is telling us from heaven.

Hebrews 12:25: See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more [shall not] we [escape], if we turn away from him that [speaketh] from heaven:

Contradiction with Genesis 6:3

This verse mentions God's spirit not always striving with humans, which can be seen as contradicting the persistent message of heeding God in Hebrews 12:25.

Genesis 6:3: And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also [is] flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:18

It states that God was very angry with Israel and removed them from His sight, differing from the message of accepting God's warnings in Hebrews 12:25.

2 Kings 17:18: Therefore the LORD was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of Judah only.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16

God tells Jeremiah not to pray for the people, which shows a cessation of outreach that contradicts the call in Hebrews 12:25 to not reject God's speaking.

Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.

Contradiction with Hosea 4:17

Ephraim is joined to idols, let him alone, suggesting God’s withdrawal, which contrasts with the warning to listen in Hebrews 12:25.

Hosea 4:17: Ephraim [is] joined to idols: let him alone.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:13-14

Jesus speaks in parables so that some do not understand, which contrasts with the clear call to attention in Hebrews 12:25.

Matthew 13:13-14: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

Contradiction with Romans 11:8

God giving some a spirit of slumber is contrary to the exhortation in Hebrews 12:25 to heed God’s voice.

Romans 11:8: (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. [slumber: or, remorse]

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12

God sends a delusion to those who do not love the truth, which contrasts with Hebrews 12:25’s warning not to refuse God.

2 Thessalonians 2:11-12: And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

Paradox #1

Hebrews 12:25 might present a moral conflict for some people by highlighting the importance of listening to divine warnings and obeying God, while others may see it as conflicting with the concept of free will, where individuals choose their own path without obligation to adhere to religious directives. This tension between divine authority and personal freedom could be seen as a moral inconsistency.

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