Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:2
This verse suggests that certain individuals were not ready for "strong meat," implying that spiritual maturity and the ability to discern may not be fully developed, contradicting the readiness and maturity suggested in Hebrews 5:14.
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 Hebrews 5:12
This verse indicates that despite the time, some should already be teachers but still need basic teachings, suggesting a lack of maturity and the ability to discern strong meat, contradicting Hebrews 5:14's assertion of discernment with maturity.
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 1 Peter 2:2
This verse encourages believers to desire the "sincere milk of the word" to grow, potentially contradicting the implication in Hebrews 5:14 that spiritually mature individuals move beyond milk to strong meat for discernment.
1 Peter 2:2: As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
Contradiction with Hebrews 6:1
This verse encourages moving past the elementary teachings to maturity, which could contradict the idea in Hebrews 5:14 that suggests those needing strong meat have already achieved discernment and maturity.
Hebrews 6:1: Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, [principles...: or, word of the beginning of]