Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 1:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 1:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 1:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Hebrews, God spoke to our ancestors in many different ways and times using messages from special people called prophets. This means God has always tried to talk to us and help us understand Him.

Hebrews 1:1: God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

Contradiction with Numbers 12:6

Indicates that God communicates through visions and dreams, which can be seen as specific methods rather than the varied manners mentioned in Hebrews 1:1.

Numbers 12:6: And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, [I] the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, [and] will speak unto him in a dream.

Contradiction with John 1:18

States that no one has seen God at any time, seemingly conflicting with the idea of God directly speaking to the prophets.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].

Contradiction with Exodus 33:11

Describes God speaking to Moses face to face, which appears more direct than the diverse manners referred to in Hebrews 1:1.

Exodus 33:11: And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 3:1

Mentions that the word of the Lord was rare in those days, which contrasts with the notion of God frequently speaking through prophets.

1 Samuel 3:1: And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; [there was] no open vision.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:13

States that God spoke but people did not listen, suggesting an ineffective communication rather than the effective speaking to the prophets implied in Hebrews 1:1.

Jeremiah 7:13: And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the LORD, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not;
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