Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 3:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 3:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 3:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, some people who left Egypt with Moses did not listen to God and caused trouble, but not everyone did this. This verse reminds Christians to trust and follow God like the good examples did.

Hebrews 3:16: For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses.

Contradiction with Exodus 17:1-7

This passage mentions that the Israelites quarreled with Moses and tested the Lord, contrasting with Hebrews 3:16, which raises the question of their rebellion.

Exodus 17:1-7: And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and [there was] no water for the people to drink.

Contradiction with Numbers 14:1-4

Describes the Israelites refusing to enter the Promised Land, contradicting Hebrews 3:16's implication of rebellion as an isolated incident.

Numbers 14:1-4: And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 9:24

States that the Israelites have been rebellious from the day Moses knew them, contradicting the suggestion in Hebrews 3:16 that rebellion was confined to a specific time.

Deuteronomy 9:24: Ye have been rebellious against the LORD from the day that I knew you.
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