Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse states that all have sinned, while Hebrews 5:2 emphasizes understanding among priests for those who sin through ignorance.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:9
This verse questions who can say they have cleansed their heart and are pure from sin, contrasting with the ability to show compassion to the ignorant and erring in Hebrews 5:2.
Proverbs 20:9: Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
This verse claims the heart is deceitful and desperately wicked, which contrasts with the calling for empathy and compassion in Hebrews 5:2.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
This verse suggests that claiming to be without sin is self-deception, contrary to the sympathy expected for human weakness in Hebrews 5:2.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
This verse asserts that no one on earth is righteous, which conflicts with the understanding of human frailty expressed in Hebrews 5:2.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with James 4:17
This verse declares that knowing to do good and not doing it is sin, presenting a broader view of sin that challenges the ignorance aspect highlighted in Hebrews 5:2.
James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14
This verse states that the natural man does not receive the things of God due to spiritual discernment, which could contradict the empathy for ignorance in Hebrews 5:2.
1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
Paradox #1
Hebrews 5:2 talks about understanding and compassion towards those who are ignorant and going astray. The possible contradiction or conflict could be the challenge in maintaining compassion and understanding for others' mistakes while also holding them accountable for their actions. Balancing forgiveness with justice can sometimes lead to perceived inconsistencies in moral guidance.