Contradiction with Hebrews 10:10
This verse states that we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ "once for all," implying no need for repeated cleansings or sacrifices, contrasting the idea of purifying heavenly things multiple times in Hebrews 9:23.
Hebrews 10:10: By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all].
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:14
It mentions that by one offering, Jesus has perfected forever those who are sanctified, suggesting the completeness of His sacrifice, contradicting the notion of repeated purifications.
Hebrews 10:14: For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:18
Declares that where there is remission of sins, there's no more offering for sin, challenging the need for ongoing purification or sacrifices indicated in Hebrews 9:23.
Hebrews 10:18: Now where remission of these [is, there is] no more offering for sin.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:7
States that the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin, emphasizing a complete and ongoing cleansing, which contradicts the need for additional purification.
1 John 1:7: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Contradiction with Hebrews 7:27
Highlights that Jesus does not need to offer sacrifices daily like the high priests, as He did this once when He offered up Himself, opposing the concept of repeated purifications.
Hebrews 7:27: Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.
Paradox #1
The verse in Hebrews 9:23 discusses the necessity for heavenly things to be purified with better sacrifices. A potential contradiction or conflict could be the idea that heavenly things, which are typically considered perfect and pure, require purification. This might be seen as inconsistent with the belief that heaven is already a realm of absolute purity and holiness.
Paradox #2
Hebrews 9:23 might seem to conflict with the idea that Jesus' sacrifice was perfect and final. The verse suggests that heavenly things needed to be purified with better sacrifices, but some might wonder why anything in heaven would need purifying if it is already perfect. This can seem inconsistent with the belief in the ultimate sufficiency of Jesus' sacrifice.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict in Hebrews 9:23 might be the idea that earthly things need to be purified by sacrifices, but heavenly things require better sacrifices. Some might find it inconsistent to think that anything in heaven, considered perfect, would need purification or sacrifice. This could challenge the idea of heaven as a perfectly pure place.