Contradiction with John 1:1
Hebrews 2:17 states Jesus was made like his brethren, emphasizing his humanity, whereas John 1:1 emphasizes his divinity by stating he was God.
John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:6-7
While Hebrews 2:17 emphasizes Jesus being made like his brethren, Philippians 2:6-7 highlights his pre-existence in the form of God and his humbling to become human, showcasing both divine and human aspects rather than solely focusing on humanity.
Philippians 2:6-7: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
Contradiction with Colossians 2:9
Hebrews 2:17 focuses on Jesus' humanity, but Colossians 2:9 insists that the fullness of the Godhead dwells in Jesus bodily, underlining his divine nature.
Colossians 2:9: For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
Contradiction with Luke 1:35
Hebrews 2:17 stresses Jesus' likeness to human brethren, while Luke 1:35 highlights his divine conception by the Holy Spirit, suggesting a difference in origin from regular humans.
Luke 1:35: And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Contradiction with John 17:5
While Hebrews 2:17 discusses Jesus being made like his brethren, John 17:5 refers to Jesus seeking the glory he had with the Father before the world existed, hinting at his eternal divine nature.
John 17:5: And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
Paradox #1
Hebrews 2:17 discusses Jesus becoming like humans to serve as a merciful and faithful high priest. A potential contradiction might arise when considering the belief that Jesus is both fully divine and fully human. Some people might struggle with understanding how Jesus can experience human limitations and emotions while still being perfectly divine. This tension between Jesus's divinity and humanity is often discussed in theology.
Paradox #2
The verse could raise moral questions about the need for Jesus to become like humans to be a faithful and understanding high priest. Some might see a contradiction in why an all-powerful and all-knowing God would need such human experiences for understanding or empathy. Additionally, it could be seen as inconsistent with the belief in God's inherent ability to understand human struggles without needing to personally experience them.