Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 5:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 5:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 5:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, this verse means that even though some people should be able to teach others about God, they still need to learn the simple and basic things again. Like a baby needing milk, they aren't ready for grown-up food, which is like the deeper and harder things about God.

Hebrews 5:12: For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which [be] the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:8

This verse speaks against calling anyone teacher or master, while Hebrews 5:12 suggests a need for teaching.

Matthew 23:8: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Contradiction with James 3:1

It warns against many becoming teachers due to stricter judgment, which contrasts with the encouragement in Hebrews 5:12 for believers to be teachers.

James 3:1: My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. [condemnation: or, judgment]

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