Contradiction with Exodus 34:7
This verse mentions that God visits the iniquity of the fathers upon the children and children's children, which contradicts the notion of complete forgiveness suggested in Hebrews 8:12.
Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Numbers 14:18
It states that God will not clear the guilty and visits the iniquity of the fathers upon the children. This contradicts the idea of remembering sins no more.
Numbers 14:18: The LORD [is] longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing [the guilty], visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:9
The verse describes God as visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, which contrasts with the forgiveness and forgetting of sins in Hebrews 8:12.
Deuteronomy 5:9: Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me,
Contradiction with Nahum 1:3
It says the LORD will not at all acquit the wicked, contrasting with the notion of forgiveness and not remembering sins.
Nahum 1:3: The LORD [is] slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit [the wicked]: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds [are] the dust of his feet.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:30
This verse mentions that every one shall die for his own iniquity, which contrasts with the idea of mercy and forgiveness in Hebrews 8:12.
Jeremiah 31:30: But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction between Hebrews 8:12 and other parts of the Bible that talk about God's judgment or punishment for sin. While Hebrews 8:12 emphasizes forgiveness, other verses highlight God's justice and accountability for wrongdoing. This can create a perceived inconsistency about how and when God forgives versus when He punishes or holds people accountable.
Paradox #2
The verse in Hebrews 8:12 talks about forgiveness and not remembering sins. A possible contradiction or inconsistency could relate to other parts of the Bible that mention God judging people for their sins. Some might see a conflict between a God who forgives and forgets sins and a God who holds people accountable for them. However, in Christian theology, these concepts are often reconciled through the belief in repentance and salvation.
Paradox #3
One potential contradiction or conflict with Hebrews 8:12 might arise from the idea of forgiveness without consequences. While the verse speaks about God being merciful and remembering sins no more, some might see a conflict with ideas of justice and accountability, where traditionally, wrong actions would lead to some form of consequence or reparation. This could be seen as inconsistent with the belief that wrongdoers should face justice or make amends for their actions.