Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 8:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 8:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 8:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, every high priest needs to give gifts and sacrifices to God, so it makes sense that Jesus, like a special priest, has something important to give too. Jesus offers himself to help people be close to God.

Hebrews 8:3: For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore [it is] of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.

Contradiction with Exodus 29:38-39

The daily offerings are continuous and necessary, whereas Hebrews 8:3 suggests a single offering.

Exodus 29:38-39: Now this [is that] which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:11

It shows the contrast between priests who stand daily ministering and offering repeatedly, unlike the singular and completed sacrifice mentioned in Hebrews 8:3.

Hebrews 10:11: And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:

Contradiction with Leviticus 16:34

This verse outlines an everlasting statute for atonement, suggesting continuous ritual, whereas Hebrews 8:3 implies a different approach with a singular high priestly offering.

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 Hebrews 10:12

Contradicts by stating Christ offered one sacrifice for all time, while Hebrews 8:3 implies the necessity for continual priestly offerings.

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 Numbers 28:3

Command for continual offerings each day, contrasting with the concept in Hebrews 8:3 of a singular High Priest offering.

Numbers 28:3: 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]
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