Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 9:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 9:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 9:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, the first agreement between God and people also needed a special blood ceremony to make it official and pure. This shows that important promises with God often needed a special sign or action.

Hebrews 9:18: Whereupon neither the first [testament] was dedicated without blood. [dedicated: or, purified]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:31-32

Indicates a new covenant will be established not like the old one, which could contradict the idea that blood must initiate every covenant.

Jeremiah 31:31-32: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

Contradiction with Matthew 26:28

Jesus describes His blood as the new covenant, aligning with Hebrews 9:18 and not providing a contradiction.

Matthew 26:28: For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:17

Paul mentions the law, coming 430 years after Abraham’s covenant, which was based on promise not blood, seeming to contradict the necessity of blood stated in Hebrews 9:18.

Galatians 3:17: And this I say, [that] the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect.
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