Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 12:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 12:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 12:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, the people quickly packed their bread dough before it was ready and carried it on their shoulders wrapped in cloths because they were in a hurry to leave. This shows that they trusted God's instructions and were preparing to go on a big journey.

Exodus 12:34: And the people took their dough before it was leavened, their kneadingtroughs being bound up in their clothes upon their shoulders. [kneadingtroughs: or, dough]

Contradiction with Genesis 19:16

Unlike Exodus 12:34 where Israelites act quickly, Lot hesitates when told to leave Sodom, showing a delay in departure.

Genesis 19:16: And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

Exodus 12:34 suggests urgency in leaving with provisions, while Matthew 6:25 advises not to worry about food.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Luke 9:3

In Exodus 12:34, Israelites take essentials for the journey, while in Luke 9:3, disciples are told to take nothing for their journey.

Luke 9:3: And he said unto them, Take nothing for [your] journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:40

Exodus 12:34 depicts hurried action, whereas 1 Corinthians 14:40 emphasizes doing things decently and in order.

1 Corinthians 14:40: Let all things be done decently and in order.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

While Exodus 12:34 involves planning to leave Egypt quickly, James warns against presuming future plans, emphasizing the uncertainty of life.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
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