Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 13:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 13:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 13:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, God is like a loving shepherd who takes care of us and brought Jesus back to life to show His promise to always be with us. This promise, called a covenant, is strong and lasts forever because of Jesus’ love.

Hebrews 13:20: Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, [covenant: or, testament]

Contradiction with Genesis 6:6

Describes God expressing regret and grief over creating humanity, contradicting the notion of a God of peace.

Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

Contradiction with Exodus 15:3

Refers to the Lord as a man of war, contradicting the image of a God of peace.

Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus states He came not to bring peace but a sword, conflicting with the concept of God as the God of peace.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

God claims to create evil, which contrasts with Him being solely a God of peace.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14

False prophets proclaim peace where there is none, indicating peace is not guaranteed by God.

Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]

Contradiction with Zephaniah 1:12

Depicts God saying He will do neither good nor harm, contradicting the proactive peace-bringing role.

Zephaniah 1:12: And it shall come to pass at that time, [that] I will search Jerusalem with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their heart, The LORD will not do good, neither will he do evil. [settled: Heb. curded, or, thickened]

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Jesus says He brings division instead of peace, contradicting the ideal of a God of peace.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Warns that talk of peace and safety may precede sudden destruction, contradicting assured peace from God.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
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