Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 12:47

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 12:47 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 12:47. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, everyone in the community of Israel should take part in the special event together. It's important for all of them to follow this command and do it as a group.

Exodus 12:47: All the congregation of Israel shall keep it. [keep...: Heb. do it]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

While Exodus 12:47 emphasizes that all Israelites should observe the Passover, Galatians 3:28 speaks of unity and equality in Christ, suggesting no distinction like those made in the Old Testament laws.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

Exodus 12:47 focuses on Israelites observing the Passover, while this passage indicates that God shows no favoritism and accepts people from every nation.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

Exodus 12:47 mandates observance of the Passover, but Colossians 2:16-17 suggests not to let others judge you regarding religious festivals, hinting at freedom from such specific requirements.

Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Contradiction with Romans 14:5

Exodus 12:47 is prescriptive about the observance of the Passover on a specific day, whereas Romans 14:5 talks about individual conviction in observing days, offering freedom of choice.

Romans 14:5: One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day [alike]. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. [fully persuaded: or, fully assured]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1

Exodus 12:47 enforces a law about the Passover, but Hebrews 10:1 argues these laws are only a shadow of what is to come, pointing to their limited applicability or fulfillment in Christ.

Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.

Paradox #1

The potential issue might be the exclusivity of participation. Some might see a conflict with the message of inclusion in other parts of religious texts, where broader communities are invited to participate in spiritual practices. By limiting who can partake in this observance, there might seem to be a contradiction with the idea of inclusivity in spiritual matters.

Paradox #2

This verse requires the whole community to participate in a religious practice. A contradiction or conflict could arise if it mandates individuals to follow a ritual they do not believe in or agree with, potentially conflicting with personal beliefs and freedom of conscience.

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