Contradiction with Leviticus 22:19-21
These verses require any sacrifice offered to God to be without blemish for it to be accepted, contradicting Exodus 12:3's broader instruction about taking a lamb without mention of its perfection.
Leviticus 22:19-21: [Ye shall offer] at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats.
Contradiction with Numbers 9:9-12
These verses provide instructions on keeping the Passover for those who are unclean, effectively contrasting the immediate preparation and consumption instructions in Exodus 12:3.
Numbers 9:9-12: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 16:5-6
These verses state that the Passover sacrifice must only be done at the place God will choose, unlike the household-specific instruction in Exodus 12:3.
Deuteronomy 16:5-6: Thou mayest not sacrifice the passover within any of thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee: [sacrifice: or, kill]
Contradiction with Exodus 12:46
Indicates that the Passover lamb should not have any of its bones broken, creating a specific requirement not mentioned in Exodus 12:3.
Exodus 12:46: In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not carry forth ought of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall ye break a bone thereof.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 30:18-20
These verses show that God can forgive those who did not follow the Passover protocol, implying the possibility of deviation from the strict procedural instructions listed in Exodus 12:3.
2 Chronicles 30:18-20: For a multitude of the people, [even] many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon every one
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction with Exodus 12:3 might be related to the timing and observance of the Passover instructions given to the Israelites, as there are debates about when such practices were actually instituted historically in ancient Israelite society. Additionally, some scholars question the historical accuracy of the Exodus narrative as a whole, given the lack of direct archaeological evidence. However, interpretations and beliefs about these texts vary widely.
Paradox #2
Exodus 12:3 instructs the Israelites on how to prepare for the Passover by selecting a lamb for each household. A contradiction or conflict could arise from the practice of animal sacrifice. For some people, the killing of an innocent animal might be seen as cruel or unnecessary, leading to a clash between following religious traditions and maintaining personal beliefs about the treatment of animals.