Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 16:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 16:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 16:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people to gather extra bread on the sixth day because they would need enough for two days. This was special because they would rest on the seventh day and not gather food.

Exodus 16:22: And it came to pass, [that] on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for one [man]: and all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:9-10

Exodus 16:22 instructs gathering twice as much on the sixth day, while Exodus 20:9-10 commands not doing any work on the Sabbath, neither the sixth nor the seventh day.

Exodus 20:9-10: Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:

Contradiction with Numbers 15:32-36

Numbers 15:32-36 emphasizes severe consequences for working on the Sabbath, implying no gathering even on the sixth day, contrary to Exodus 16:22 saying twice as much should be gathered.

Numbers 15:32-36: And while the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man that gathered sticks upon the sabbath day.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:12-14

Deuteronomy 5:12-14 reinforces the command to rest on the Sabbath, with no provision for the additional gathering mentioned in Exodus 16:22, suggesting inconsistency in commands.

Deuteronomy 5:12-14: Keep the sabbath day to sanctify it, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee.
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