Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 9:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 9:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 9:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, this verse talks about a special place inside a church tent called the "Holiest of all," where people believed God was very close. It was a secret room with a big curtain in front of it, and only certain people could go inside.

Hebrews 9:3: And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:8

Describes the staves of the ark as visible, whereas Hebrews 9:3 suggests access beyond the second veil was restricted.

1 Kings 8:8: And they drew out the staves, that the ends of the staves were seen out in the holy [place] before the oracle, and they were not seen without: and there they are unto this day. [ends: Heb. heads] [holy...: or, ark]

Contradiction with Exodus 26:33-34

Implies the veil divided areas but doesn’t specify the exact contents behind each, whereas Hebrews 9:3 specifies the Ark as behind it.

Exodus 26:33-34: And thou shalt hang up the vail under the taches, that thou mayest bring in thither within the vail the ark of the testimony: and the vail shall divide unto you between the holy [place] and the most holy.

Contradiction with Numbers 4:5-6

Details coverings for the ark during transport, implying mobility and visibility, contrasting the permanent hidden nature suggested in Hebrews 9:3.

Numbers 4:5-6: And when the camp setteth forward, Aaron shall come, and his sons, and they shall take down the covering vail, and cover the ark of testimony with it:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 1:10-12

Suggests the mysteries and holiness were revealed to prophets and angels, whereas Hebrews 9:3 indicates restricted access to divine mysteries.

1 Peter 1:10-12: Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace [that should come] unto you:
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