Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 4:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 4:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 4:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of Hebrews, Christians believe that Jesus is like a super helper who talks to God for us. Because Jesus is so special and lives in heaven, we should keep believing in Him and never let go.

Hebrews 4:14: Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast [our] profession.

Contradiction with John 14:6

Jesus states He is the way, implying exclusivity in access to heaven, which contrasts the inclusive invitation in Hebrews 4:14 to hold fast our profession.

John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:5

States there is one mediator between God and men, which can be seen as contradicting the idea of a high priest role as suggested in Hebrews 4:14.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

Commands worship of no other gods, while Hebrews 4:14 focuses on Jesus as a high priest, which some might see as contradicting devotion to God alone.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:6

Speaks of Jesus not considering equality with God as something to exploit, while Hebrews 4:14 highlights His divine attributes as the high priest.

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

Contradiction with John 1:18

States no one has seen God, whereas Hebrews 4:14 presents Jesus as the Son of God, indicating a unique revelation.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:23-24

Discusses the many high priests due to their mortality, in contrast to Hebrews 4:14, which presents Jesus as a singular high priest.

Hebrews 7:23-24: And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:4

Suggests Jesus would not be a priest if He were on earth, contradicting the heavenly high priest role designated in Hebrews 4:14.

Hebrews 8:4: For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law: [there...: or, they are priests]
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