Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 12:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 12:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 12:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, this verse tells the story of when God asked the Israelites to eat a special meal at night, made of roasted lamb, bread without yeast, and bitter herbs. This meal was important because it reminded them of their escape from Egypt and how God took care of them.

Exodus 12:8: And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; [and] with bitter [herbs] they shall eat it.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

This verse suggests that Jesus came to fulfill the law rather than abolish it, which might imply continuing or altering specific practices, contrasting with strictly adhering to the specific rites of Exodus 12:8.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

These verses imply that dietary laws and celebrations are a shadow of things to come, which could be seen as diminishing the specific requirements of Exodus 12:8.

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 Acts 10:15

This verse implies that dietary restrictions are lifted, which may contradict the specificity of dietary instructions in Exodus 12:8.

Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.

Contradiction with Romans 14:14

This verse suggests that nothing is unclean in itself, which contradicts the exclusive dietary instructions in Exodus 12:8 regarding clean foods.

Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1

This verse encourages believers to stand firm in the freedom from the law brought by Christ, which can be seen as contradicting the obligation to uphold particular laws like those in Exodus 12:8.

Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Paradox #1

Exodus 12:8 instructs people on specific foods to eat during Passover as part of a ritual commemoration. A contradiction or conflict could arise if the prescribed practices are seen as excluding others who have different dietary practices or beliefs. This exclusivity could conflict with broader moral values of inclusivity and respecting diverse cultures and traditions. However, this critique is more about interpretation and application rather than the verse itself.

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