Contradiction with Exodus 16:5
It suggests gathering extra on the sixth day, while 16:20 emphasizes not leaving it till morning or it will spoil, creating a contradiction in practice for the Sabbath.
Exodus 16:5: And it shall come to pass, that on the sixth day they shall prepare [that] which they bring in; and it shall be twice as much as they gather daily.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
Advises not worrying about tomorrow, which contradicts the need to plan and gather extra in Exodus 16:20.
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Contradiction with Luke 12:24
Emphasizes trust in God's provision without storing food, contradicting the storing action in Exodus 16:20.
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 6:6-8
Commends the ant for storing during harvest, which contradicts the consequence of storing in Exodus 16:20.
Proverbs 6:6-8: Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
Contradiction with James 4:13-15
Advises against planning for future days, countering the preparation instructed in Exodus 16:20.
James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
Paradox #1
Exodus 16:20 shows people disobeying instructions by keeping more food than told, leading to spoiled food. The moral conflict is between trust in divine provision versus human desire to hoard out of fear or doubt. This could show tension between faith and self-reliance.