Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 7:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 7:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 7:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Hebrews, God made a special promise to Jesus that He would be a priest forever, different from other priests. This means Jesus will always help us come close to God.

Hebrews 7:21: (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou [art] a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:) [without...: or, without swearing of an oath]

Contradiction with Numbers 25:13

This verse speaks to a perpetual priesthood for Aaron's line, which contrasts with the idea of a new, unchangeable priesthood in Hebrews.

Numbers 25:13: And he shall have it, and his seed after him, [even] the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was zealous for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel.

Contradiction with Psalm 110:4

While it confirms the priest forever aspect in Hebrews 7:21, it could be seen as contradicting by showing that the order of Melchizedek means a different kind of priesthood than the Levitical one.

Psalm 110:4: The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou [art] a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:12

This verse indicates a change in the law with a change in priesthood, which may appear to contradict the oath-bound permanence described in Hebrews 7:21.

Hebrews 7:12: For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

Contradiction with Exodus 40:15

Establishes Levitical priesthood as everlasting, seemingly contradicting the notion of a new, everlasting priesthood like in Hebrews 7:21.

Exodus 40:15: And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.

Contradiction with Leviticus 6:22

Specifies the ongoing requirement for Aaronide priesthood, in contrast to the priesthood of Jesus implied in Hebrews 7:21.

Leviticus 6:22: And the priest of his sons that is anointed in his stead shall offer it: [it is] a statute for ever unto the LORD; it shall be wholly burnt.
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