Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 9:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 9:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 9:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, the sprinkling of blood on the tabernacle and its tools was done to make them clean and ready to use for God's work. It was a special way to show that the place and things used for worship were holy and set apart for God.

Hebrews 9:21: Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

This verse emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, contradicting the focus on ritual purification in Hebrews 9:21.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Highlights the preference for mercy rather than sacrifice, conflicting with the ritual emphasis in Hebrews 9:21.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Questions the value of sacrifices, contrasting with Hebrews 9:21's emphasis on ceremonial purification.

Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Psalm 50:13

Denies God's need for sacrifices, contradicting the sacrificial ritual described in Hebrews 9:21.

Psalm 50:13: Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats?

Contradiction with Amos 5:22

Expresses disdain for traditional sacrifices, opposing the ritualistic significance in Hebrews 9:21.

Amos 5:22: Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept [them]: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. [peace...: or, thank offerings]
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