Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, God never called any angel His Son like He did with Jesus. This means Jesus is super special and different from the angels because He is God's true Son.

Hebrews 1:5: For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:14

This verse speaks of God being a father to Solomon, implying a sense of divine parentage similar to that mentioned in Hebrews 1:5, potentially contradicting the exclusivity implied in Hebrews 1:5 regarding Jesus as God's Son.

2 Samuel 7:14: I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:

Contradiction with Psalm 2:7

While Hebrews 1:5 quotes this verse to affirm Jesus's sonship, the original context of this Psalm refers to a king of Israel, thus broadening the scope of "sonship" beyond a singular messianic figure.

Psalm 2:7: I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou [art] my Son; this day have I begotten thee. [the decree: or, for a decree]

Contradiction with Acts 13:33

This verse shows an application of Psalm 2:7 to Jesus's resurrection, raising potential contradictions in understanding when Jesus is uniquely declared the Son of God, conflicting with the birth context implied in Hebrews 1:5.

Acts 13:33: God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:18

Here, believers are collectively addressed as children of God, suggesting a shared sonship with Jesus that could contrast with the exclusive father-son relationship mentioned in Hebrews 1:5.

2 Corinthians 6:18: And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

Contradiction with Job 1:6

This verse mentions "sons of God" presenting themselves before the Lord, which may imply multiple beings with a sonship status, contradicting the implication in Hebrews 1:5 about Jesus's unique sonship.

Job 1:6: Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. [Satan: Heb. the adversary] [among: Heb. in the midst of]

Paradox #1

Hebrews 1:5 discusses God referring to Jesus in a unique way compared to angels. A contradiction might be seen between this and certain Old Testament passages where angels could also be seen as "sons of God" (like in Job 1:6). However, Hebrews emphasizes Jesus' unique sonship, which could be inconsistent with these older texts' broader usage of the term.

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