Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 6:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 6:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 6:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, when people make a promise, they often use the name of someone important to show they are serious. This helps everyone trust each other and stops any arguing.

Hebrews 6:16: For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation [is] to them an end of all strife.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:34-37

This verse suggests avoiding all oaths, indicating that swearing by any oath is unnecessary, whereas Hebrews 6:16 speaks of swearing by something greater as a common practice to confirm truth.

Matthew 5:34-37: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Contradiction with James 5:12

This verse advises against swearing oaths at all, which contradicts the notion presented in Hebrews 6:16 that confirms an oath as a means of ending disputes.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
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