Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for sin, while Exodus 13:19 recounts collective responsibility in fulfilling an ancient oath made by the Israelites.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:22
Advises leaving the dead to bury their own dead, contrary to the reverence shown to Joseph's bones in Exodus 13:19.
Matthew 8:22: But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.
Paradox #1
Exodus 13:19 involves Moses taking Joseph's bones out of Egypt during the Exodus as per Joseph's final wish. One contradiction or inconsistency is that the timeline and historicity of the Exodus are debated among scholars. Some historians and archaeologists find little evidence outside the Bible to verify that the events, including moving Joseph's bones, happened as described. There is a conflict because the archaeological record does not clearly support the biblical narrative of the Exodus as a historical event.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in Exodus 13:19 could be seen in the use of Joseph's remains as a means to uphold a promise, which raises questions about the respect for the dead and whether the physical transport of remains reflects true adherence to one's faith or is more symbolic than sincere.