Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 12:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 12:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 12:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted the people to come together for special days to pray and rest on the first and seventh days. On these days, they shouldn’t do any work except for cooking food to eat.

Exodus 12:16: And in the first day [there shall be] an holy convocation, and in the seventh day there shall be an holy convocation to you; no manner of work shall be done in them, save [that] which every man must eat, that only may be done of you. [man: Heb. soul]

Contradiction with Exodus 31:15

This verse states that work shall be done for six days, but the seventh is the Sabbath of rest, suggesting no work should be done, while Exodus 12:16 allows for food preparation on a holy day.

Exodus 31:15: Six days may work be done; but in the seventh [is] the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth [any] work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. [holy: Heb. holiness]

Contradiction with Numbers 28:18

This verse states that no servile work should be done on the first day of the feast, whereas Exodus 12:16 permits work necessary for food preparation.

Numbers 28:18: In the first day [shall be] an holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work [therein]:

Contradiction with Leviticus 23:7

Calls for no servile work on the day, contrasting with Exodus 12:16's allowance for work related to food preparation.

Leviticus 23:7: In the first day ye shall have an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.

Paradox #1

Some people see a contradiction with this verse because it talks about not working on certain days, but allows for food preparation. This can be confusing because other parts of the Bible prohibit work on holy days without mentioning exceptions. This can create some inconsistency in how the rules are understood and practiced.

Paradox #2

Some people might find a scientific conflict in the mention of not doing any work. Scientifically, human societies rely on continuous work for sustenance, and taking a complete break could be seen as impractical for survival. However, the verse is more about religious practice than a factual scientific claim.

Paradox #3

The contradiction in Exodus 12:16 could be seen as the tension between the command for rest and the exception for certain work. The verse instructs no work to be done on the holy convocation days, yet allows the preparation of food. This could be seen as inconsistent because it makes an exception to an otherwise strict rule, potentially sending mixed messages about the nature of rest and work on sacred days.

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