Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 3:3

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

According to the author of Hebrews, Jesus is considered more important than Moses because, just like a person who builds a house is more special than the house itself, Jesus, who made everything, is even more special than Moses. This helps people understand why Jesus is very important and why they should listen to Him.

Hebrews 3:3: For this [man] was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.

Contradiction with John 14:28

Jesus states that the Father is greater than He, whereas Hebrews 3:3 emphasizes the greater honor of Jesus compared to Moses.

John 14:28: Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come [again] unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:42

Jesus is presented as greater than Solomon, suggesting superiority, which contrasts with the focus on Moses' house in Hebrews 3:3.

Matthew 12:42: The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon [is] here.

Contradiction with Colossians 1:15

Describes Jesus as the firstborn of all creation, which can be seen as contradicting the hierarchical status given in Hebrews 3:3.

Colossians 1:15: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

Contradiction with Philippians 2:7

Talks about Jesus taking the form of a servant, which seems contrary to the honor described in Hebrews 3:3.

Philippians 2:7: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Contradiction with Mark 10:18

Jesus states that no one is good but God alone, which could contradict the exaltation given to Jesus in Hebrews 3:3.

Mark 10:18: And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God.

Contradiction with John 8:50

Jesus says He is not seeking glory for Himself, which contrasts with the honor emphasis in Hebrews 3:3.

John 8:50: And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:3

Paul describes a hierarchy with God as the head of Christ, which may contradict the greater honor ascribed to Jesus in Hebrews 3:3.

1 Corinthians 11:3: But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman [is] the man; and the head of Christ [is] God.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:5

Mentions one mediator between God and mankind, Christ Jesus, perhaps contrasting with the implication of His superior status in Hebrews 3:3.

1 Timothy 2:5: For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
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