Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 16:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 16:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 16:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Moses, God told the people to gather just enough food for each person to eat, so everyone should take only what they need for their family. This teaches us to trust that God will give us what we need each day.

Exodus 16:16: This [is] the thing which the LORD hath commanded, Gather of it every man according to his eating, an omer for every man, [according to] the number of your persons; take ye every man for [them] which [are] in his tents. [for every...: Heb. by the poll, or, head] [persons: Heb. souls]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse teaches not to worry about what to eat, implying reliance on God's provision daily, whereas Exodus 16:16 involves gathering a specific portion.

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 12:24

This verse suggests that God provides for creatures like ravens without their effort, contrasting with the instruction to gather food in Exodus 16:16.

Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

Contradiction with Proverbs 30:8-9

These verses request only daily bread to avoid having too much, whereas Exodus 16:16 commands gathering an omer for each person, ensuring precise portions.

Proverbs 30:8-9: Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: [convenient...: Heb. of my allowance]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:11

The Lord's Prayer asks for daily bread, signifying dependency on God day by day, while Exodus 16:16 involves collecting food for multiple days.

Matthew 6:11: Give us this day our daily bread.

Paradox #1

This verse talks about gathering equal portions. A possible moral conflict could be that it emphasizes equality, yet throughout history and in other biblical contexts, people often don't experience this equal treatment or distribution of resources. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of fairness or equality.

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