Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12
While Hebrews 12:26 speaks of God's voice shaking the earth, 1 Kings 19:12 describes God speaking in a "still small voice," emphasizing calmness rather than shaking.
1 Kings 19:12: And after the earthquake a fire; [but] the LORD [was] not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
Contradiction with Psalm 46:10
Hebrews 12:26 refers to the earth being shaken by God's voice, but Psalm 46:10 encourages being still and knowing God, focusing on stillness rather than shaking.
Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:11
In contrast to Hebrews 12:26, where God's voice causes shaking, 1 Kings 19:11 states that the Lord was not in the earthquake, suggesting a different manifestation of God's presence.
1 Kings 19:11: And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; [but] the LORD [was] not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; [but] the LORD [was] not in the earthquake:
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:14
Hebrews 12:26 speaks of God's voice shaking the earth, but Isaiah 42:14 describes God holding His peace and restraining Himself, which contrasts with the act of shaking.
Isaiah 42:14: I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, [and] refrained myself: [now] will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once. [devour: Heb. swallow, or, sup up]
Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6
This verse emphasizes that God's work is not by might nor by power, contradicting Hebrews 12:26's depiction of God's powerful voice shaking the earth.
Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Hebrews 12:26 could arise from differing views on how God interacts with the physical world. Some might see the verse as implying a God who intervenes in dramatic, physical ways, which can conflict with theological perspectives that see God as more metaphorical or only spiritually active. This can lead to discussions on how literally or figuratively one should interpret God's actions and involvement in the world.
Paradox #2
The verse mentions the shaking of the earth and the heavens. A contradiction could arise with the notion of physically shaking the heavens, as space doesn't function in the same way physical objects on Earth do. Our understanding of astronomy and space physics doesn't support the literal shaking of cosmic bodies.