Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 5:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 5:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 5:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Hebrews, this verse means that when someone only learns the simple things about God, they are like a baby who drinks milk and hasn't learned to eat solid food yet, so they aren't ready to understand the deeper truths about living a good life. It encourages people to grow and learn more about what is right and wrong.

Hebrews 5:13: For every one that useth milk [is] unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. [is unskillful: Gr. hath no experience]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:2

Contradicts Hebrews 5:13 by acknowledging the need for milk (basic teachings) as the audience was not ready for solid food (advanced teachings).

1 Corinthians 3:2: I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able [to bear it], neither yet now are ye able.

Contradiction with John 16:12

Shows contradiction by indicating there are teachings (solid food) not bearable at the time, whereas Hebrews 5:13 implies that being unskilled in righteousness indicates spiritual immaturity.

John 16:12: I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:2

Suggests that desiring the sincere milk of the word is essential for growth, contradicting the implication in Hebrews 5:13 that remaining with milk is a sign of immaturity.

1 Peter 2:2: As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

Paradox #1

Hebrews 5:13 discusses spiritual maturity. A potential contradiction might be that it implies a judgment about someone’s spiritual state based on their level of understanding, which could seem inconsistent with messages about love and acceptance in other parts of the Bible. However, this largely depends on interpretation.

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