Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 5:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 5:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 5:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, God is the one who chooses special people, like Aaron, to do important jobs, and we can't decide that for ourselves. It's like when someone gets picked for a special team because the coach sees they are just right for it.

Hebrews 5:4: And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as [was] Aaron.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:26-28

This verse speaks to God choosing the lowly and despised, which contradicts Hebrews 5:4, where honor is given through a specific calling by God.

1 Corinthians 1:26-28: For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, [are called]:

Contradiction with Numbers 16:3

This verse shows Korah and his followers challenging the notion of a specific calling, suggesting all the congregation is holy.

Numbers 16:3: And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, [Ye take] too much upon you, seeing all the congregation [are] holy, every one of them, and the LORD [is] among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? [Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:21

This verse suggests there are prophets who run and speak without being sent or called, contrary to the idea in Hebrews 5:4 that no one takes the honor without being called by God.

Jeremiah 23:21: I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.

Contradiction with Hosea 4:6

Here it is mentioned that people are destroyed for lack of knowledge, and priests are rejected due to this, contrasting with Hebrews 5:4, where the role seems divinely bestowed.

Hosea 4:6: My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. [destroyed: Heb. cut off]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:8-10

This verse emphasizes that all are brethren with one Master, Christ, which could contradict the hierarchical calling mentioned in Hebrews 5:4.

Matthew 23:8-10: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:9

This verse refers to believers as a royal priesthood, suggesting a collective priesthood that contrasts with the individual calling in Hebrews 5:4.

1 Peter 2:9: But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: [peculiar: or, purchased] [praises: or, virtues]

Contradiction with Revelation 1:6

Announces that Christ has made believers kings and priests, contrasting with the specific calling of priests mentioned in Hebrews 5:4.

Revelation 1:6: And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him [be] glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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