Contradiction with Leviticus 16:34
This verse commands the Israelites to offer an annual atonement for their sins, suggesting a need for continual sacrifices.
Leviticus 16:34: And this shall be an everlasting statute unto you, to make an atonement for the children of Israel for all their sins once a year. And he did as the LORD commanded Moses.
Contradiction with Numbers 28:3-4
These verses outline the requirement for daily sacrifices, which contradicts the idea of a single, sufficient sacrifice.
Numbers 28:3-4: And thou shalt say unto them, This [is] the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, [for] a continual burnt offering. [day by day: Heb. in a day]
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:11
This verse states that priests stand daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, indicating repeated sacrifices are necessary.
Hebrews 10:11: And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
Paradox #1
Hebrews 7:27 speaks about Jesus as the high priest who offers a sacrifice once for all, which some may see as conflicting with the repeated sacrifices required in the old Jewish priesthood. This could be viewed as inconsistent with the practices of the Old Testament where sacrifices had to be offered regularly. However, many theologians explain this as Jesus fulfilling and perfecting the old sacrificial system, rather than contradicting it.
Paradox #2
Hebrews 7:27 talks about Jesus offering himself as a sacrifice once for all, contrasting with priests who offer daily sacrifices. A possible contradiction could arise when compared to Levitical laws, where daily and repeated animal sacrifices were commanded. This might seem inconsistent with the claims of a single, ultimate sacrifice.
Paradox #3
Hebrews 7:27 might be seen as inconsistent with some earlier practices by emphasizing that Jesus sacrificed himself once for all, contrasting with the repeated sacrifices by high priests in the Old Testament. This could create a contradiction in understanding the nature and frequency of atonement for sins.