Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 9:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 9:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 9:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Hebrews, the first promise God made had special ways people had to worship Him and a special holy place on Earth for these ceremonies. This was part of how people in the past showed their love and respect for God.

Hebrews 9:1: Then verily the first [covenant] had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. [ordinances: or, ceremonies]

Contradiction with John 4:24

This verse emphasizes the worship of God in spirit and truth, contrasting with the "worldly sanctuary" mentioned in Hebrews 9:1.

John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

This verse states that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, contradicting the concept of an earthly sanctuary.

Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Contradiction with Matthew 12:6

This verse suggests something greater than the temple is present with Jesus, which contradicts the notion of importance given to a worldly sanctuary in Hebrews 9:1.

Matthew 12:6: But I say unto you, That in this place is [one] greater than the temple.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:17

This verse refers to the Jewish rituals as a shadow of things to come, contradicting the significance of the old covenant sanctuary indicated in Hebrews 9:1.

Colossians 2:17: Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body [is] of Christ.
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