Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 7:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 7:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 7:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, there were many priests in the old days because each one would serve until they died, and then another would take their place. This shows that the old priests couldn’t stay forever because they were just human.

Hebrews 7:23: And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:35

1 Samuel 2:35 speaks of a singular, enduring priest, whereas Hebrews 7:23 discusses the many priests due to death preventing them from continuing.

1 Samuel 2:35: And I will raise me up a faithful priest, [that] shall do according to [that] which [is] in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever.

Contradiction with John 12:34

John 12:34 suggests an everlasting leader, contrasting the transient nature of priests in Hebrews 7:23.

John 12:34: The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:12

Hebrews 10:12 highlights a single sacrifice made by one priest forever, in contrast to the multiple priests in Hebrews 7:23.

Hebrews 10:12: But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;

Contradiction with Psalm 110:4

Psalm 110:4 asserts an eternal priesthood for one, challenging the repeated succession of priests in Hebrews 7:23.

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

Contradiction with Genesis 14:18

Melchizedek is presented without mention of succession, in contradiction to the notion of multiple priests mentioned in Hebrews 7:23.

Genesis 14:18: And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he [was] the priest of the most high God.
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