Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 5:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 5:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 5:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, Jesus is chosen by God to be a special kind of priest, just like a very special priest named Melchizedek from long ago. This means Jesus can help people be friends with God.

Hebrews 5:10: Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:24

Hebrews 5:10 establishes Jesus as a priest in the order of Melchizedek, suggesting a unique priesthood; Hebrews 7:24 emphasizes the eternal aspect of Jesus's priesthood, which could be seen as different forms of priesthood contradiction.

Hebrews 7:24: But this [man], because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. [an...: or, which passeth not from one to another]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:5

Hebrews 5:10 highlights the role of Jesus as a high priest, suggesting a mediatorial role, while 1 Timothy 2:5 states there is only one mediator, which can seem contradictory.

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

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:12

Hebrews 5:10 emphasizes Jesus’s role as a priest, while Hebrews 10:12 emphasizes his priestly work being finished, potentially conflicting in the understanding of his ongoing role.

Hebrews 10:12: But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;

Contradiction with John 14:6

Hebrews 5:10 refers to Jesus's mediating priesthood, while John 14:6 emphasizes Jesus as the only way to the Father, potentially conflicting with the idea of different roles.

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 Hebrews 8:4

Hebrews 5:10 mentions Jesus’s priesthood, while Hebrews 8:4 notes that if he were on Earth, he wouldn’t be a priest, seeming to contradict the stated priest role location.

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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