Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 13:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 13:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 13:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, Christians believe that God is like a helper who is always with them, so they don't have to be afraid of what other people might do. This means they can be brave because they trust God to take care of them.

Hebrews 13:6: So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:46

This verse shows Jesus expressing a sense of being forsaken by God, which contrasts with the confidence of Hebrews 13:6 in God's help.

Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Contradiction with Psalm 22:1

David cries out about feeling forsaken by God, which contradicts the assurance of not fearing man in Hebrews 13:6.

Psalm 22:1: [To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? [Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning] [helping...: Heb. my salvation]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 1:8-9

Paul describes being burdened beyond strength and feeling despair, contradicting the sense of confidence in Hebrews 13:6.

2 Corinthians 1:8-9: For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:

Contradiction with Job 3:11

Job wishes for death, showing despair and fear, which contrasts with the assurance and lack of fear in Hebrews 13:6.

Job 3:11: Why died I not from the womb? [why] did I [not] give up the ghost when I came out of the belly?

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17-18

Expresses a loss of peace and hope, contradicting the confidence and assurance in Hebrews 13:6.

Lamentations 3:17-18: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]

Paradox #1

One potential contradiction in Hebrews 13:6 might be the assurance of divine help conflicting with experiences of suffering or harm that people endure, despite their faith. Some might wonder why bad things happen if no one is supposed to harm those with God's support. This could lead to questions about the consistency of divine protection.

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