Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 2:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 2:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 2:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, Jesus became a little lower than angels, meaning he became human, so he could experience dying for everyone. Because of this, God gave him great glory and honor.

Hebrews 2:9: But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. [for the: or, by the]

Contradiction with John 8:58

Jesus claims His divinity by saying, "Before Abraham was, I am," indicating eternal existence, which contrasts with Jesus being "made a little lower than the angels" as a temporary condition in Hebrews 2:9.

John 8:58: Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:6-7

States Jesus, being in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to cling to, instead emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant. This contrasts with a focus on Jesus' humanity and suffering in Hebrews 2:9.

Philippians 2:6-7: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

Contradiction with Isaiah 9:6

Prophesies the coming Messiah as "The Mighty God," suggesting a divine and powerful role for Jesus rather than the suffering balance depicted in Hebrews 2:9.

Isaiah 9:6: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
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