Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 3:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 3:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 3:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Hebrews, this verse means that God wants us to listen to Him right away and not ignore or be stubborn like people did in the past. It's important to keep our hearts open to what God is saying today.

Hebrews 3:15: While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:13

While Hebrews 3:15 emphasizes the importance of listening and responding to God's voice today, Jeremiah 7:13 depicts the people's persistent disregard for God's call despite numerous opportunities, suggesting the inevitability of ignored warnings.

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;

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:24-26

Hebrews 3:15 advises not to harden hearts, whereas Proverbs 1:24-26 indicates that refusal to listen leads to God not answering in times of trouble.

Proverbs 1:24-26: Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:2

Hebrews 3:15 mentions the urgency of heeding God's voice "today," yet 2 Corinthians 6:2 underscores the same urgency with "now," highlighting variation in immediacy.

2 Corinthians 6:2: (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now [is] the accepted time; behold, now [is] the day of salvation.)

Contradiction with Psalm 95:8

Both refer to hardening of hearts, yet Psalm 95:8 refers to a specific historical incident, while Hebrews 3:15 uses it as a generalized admonition.

Psalm 95:8: Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, [and] as [in] the day of temptation in the wilderness: [provocation: Heb. contention]

Contradiction with Luke 19:42

Hebrews 3:15 warns against ignoring the message today to prevent future loss, but Luke 19:42 shows Christ lamenting over those who had already lost their opportunity.

Luke 19:42: Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things [which belong] unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
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