Contradiction with Hebrews 7:18-19
These verses explain that the law made nothing perfect and was set aside, suggesting a change in the priesthood which contrasts with the idea of an eternal order in Psalms 110:4.
Hebrews 7:18-19: For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:17-18
Promises the Levitical priesthood an everlasting ministerial presence, which can be seen as conflicting with the Melchizedek priesthood mentioned as eternal in Psalms 110:4.
Jeremiah 33:17-18: For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel; [David...: Heb. There shall not be cut off from David]
Contradiction with Numbers 25:13
Describes an everlasting priesthood covenant with Phinehas, contradicting the concept of a different eternal priesthood order in Psalms 110:4.
Numbers 25:13: And he shall have it, and his seed after him, [even] the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was zealous for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel.
Paradox #1
Psalms 110:4 introduces the concept of a priest in the order of Melchizedek, which can create a contradiction with the traditional Jewish priesthood descending from Aaron. This presents a conflict because it suggests a different type of priesthood outside of the established Levitical order.
Paradox #2
Psalms 110:4 talks about a priesthood that lasts forever, which can be seen as different from the traditional Jewish priesthood that comes from the lineage of Aaron and is based on the old laws. This might seem like a conflict because it suggests a different type of priesthood that does not follow the usual rules or family line.
Paradox #3
Some people see a conflict in Psalms 110:4 because it refers to a king being a priest "forever" like Melchizedek, even though traditionally in Israel, kings came from the tribe of Judah and priests came from the tribe of Levi. This mix of roles was unusual and could seem inconsistent with the usual separation of duties in ancient Israelite society.