Contradiction with Matthew 1:2
This passage outlines the lineage from Abraham to Jacob, which contradicts the idea of Levi being "in the loins" of Abraham, as Hebrews 7:10 suggests a more direct ancestral line than might be implied by the genealogy in Matthew.
Matthew 1:2: Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
Contradiction with Romans 9:7
This verse emphasizes the differentiation within the descendants of Abraham by stating, "In Isaac shall thy seed be called," which might contradict the inclusive sense of Levi being in Abraham's loins.
Romans 9:7: Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, [are they] all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.
Contradiction with Galatians 4:23
The distinction made between the children of the bondwoman and the free woman highlights a contrast to the idea of all descendants being uniformly within Abraham as suggested in Hebrews 7:10.
Galatians 4:23: But he [who was] of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman [was] by promise.
Contradiction with John 8:39
Jesus challenges the Jews' claim to Abraham as their sole father, a suggestion that undermines the implicit assumption of a unified ancestral claim implied in Hebrews 7:10.
John 8:39: They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.
Paradox #1
Hebrews 7:10 mentions Levi being in the body of his ancestor when Melchizedek met Abraham. Some might see a contradiction because this implies an existence of Levi before he was born. Others might find it inconsistent with the idea that individuals are responsible only for their own actions, as this verse suggests a connection to an ancestor’s actions.