Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:18
This verse emphasizes that Christ suffered once for sins, aligning with Hebrews 9:26 rather than contradicting it.
1 Peter 3:18: For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:12
This verse states that Christ offered one sacrifice for sins forever, which complements rather than contradicts Hebrews 9:26.
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 Romans 6:10
This verse notes that Christ died unto sin once, which supports the same point made in Hebrews 9:26.
Romans 6:10: For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.
Contradiction with John 12:27
This verse indicates Jesus's purpose to die for sin, aligning with Hebrews 9:26.
John 12:27: Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction in Hebrews 9:26 relates to the claim about Jesus' sacrifice. Some might argue it conflicts with the Jewish sacrificial system, where regular sacrifices were required, while this verse emphasizes a single, definitive sacrifice. This could appear inconsistent with the ongoing practice of atonement rituals in Jewish tradition before the destruction of the Second Temple.
Paradox #2
Hebrews 9:26 can be seen as conflicting because it talks about Jesus sacrificing himself once to remove sins. Some might wonder why, if God is all-powerful, a single sacrifice was needed at all instead of simply forgiving sins without it. This can lead to questions about the necessity and nature of such sacrifices.