Contradiction with Genesis 3:17
This verse speaks of cursed ground producing thorns and thistles, which contradicts Hebrews 6:7’s view of fruitful earth receiving blessing from God.
Genesis 3:17: And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed [is] the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat [of] it all the days of thy life;
Contradiction with Isaiah 5:6
God’s declaration of not allowing the vineyard to be pruned or cultivated results in briers, unlike Hebrews 6:7 where cultivating leads to blessing.
Isaiah 5:6: And I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:13
Despite their hard work, they harvest thorns and reap no profit, contrasting with Hebrews 6:7 where diligent care yields blessing.
Jeremiah 12:13: They have sown wheat, but shall reap thorns: they have put themselves to pain, [but] shall not profit: and they shall be ashamed of your revenues because of the fierce anger of the LORD. [they shall: or, ye shall]
Contradiction with Matthew 13:22
This verse speaks of the deceitfulness of riches choking the word and becoming unfruitful, while Hebrews 6:7 emphasizes blessed fruitfulness from receiving rain.
Matthew 13:22: He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or conflict in Hebrews 6:7 might relate to the idea of fairness or justice. The verse metaphorically talks about land receiving blessings for bringing forth useful crops, which could be seen as a commentary on rewards for good actions. The conflict could arise if one questions whether everyone has the same opportunity or conditions to produce "useful crops," highlighting issues of inequality and differing circumstances in life.