Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 3:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 3:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 3:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, the verse means that people shouldn't ignore God or be stubborn, like when God's people didn't listen to Him long ago. It's a reminder to always trust and follow God, even when things are tough.

Hebrews 3:8: Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:

Contradiction with Exodus 17:2

This verse describes the people's complaint as a request for water, while Hebrews 3:8 describes it as the day of provocation.

Exodus 17:2: Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the LORD?

Contradiction with Philippians 2:14

Encourages doing all things without murmuring, whereas Hebrews 3:8 recounts a historical instance of murmuring.

Philippians 2:14: Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

Contradiction with Psalm 95:8

Contradicts by advising not to harden hearts, which refers to the same event described negatively in Hebrews 3:8.

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 Matthew 5:44

This verse advises love for enemies, while Hebrews 3:8 references provoking God through unbelief.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:16

This verse advises against testing God, contrary to the behavior described in Hebrews 3:8.

Deuteronomy 6:16: Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted [him] in Massah.
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