Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 13:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 13:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 13:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, this verse means that God wanted the people to remember and talk about how He saved them from Egypt. This special memory should be like a sign on their hand and forehead to keep God’s rules always in their minds and words.

Exodus 13:9: And it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes, that the LORD'S law may be in thy mouth: for with a strong hand hath the LORD brought thee out of Egypt.

Contradiction with John 4:24

Explains worship in spirit and truth, which contrasts with the physical sign of remembrance in Exodus 13:9.

John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:8-9

Criticizes honoring God with lips while hearts are far from Him, contrasting the focus on physical signs in Exodus 13:9.

Matthew 15:8-9: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

Emphasizes spiritual realities over physical rituals, opposing the physical symbol mentioned in Exodus 13:9.

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 Hebrews 10:1

Describes the Law as a shadow of good things to come, implying that the rituals like Exodus 13:9 are fulfilled 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.
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