Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 1:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 1:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 1:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, God is very happy with Jesus because He loves doing good things and doesn't like bad things, so God has given Him a special joy and blessing more than anyone else.

Hebrews 1:9: Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, [even] thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:16

This verse mentions "God is love," contrasting Hebrews 1:9's message of God's justice and ethics with a simpler all-loving nature.

1 John 4:16: And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Instructs believers to love their enemies, which seems to contrast with Hebrews 1:9's notion of hating iniquity.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises not to seek revenge and let God handle wrath, while Hebrews 1:9 refers to loving righteousness and hating iniquity.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Describes love as patient and kind, seemingly contrasting Hebrews 1:9's strong partiality toward righteousness.

1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]
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