Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 19:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 19:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 19:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people not to touch or go near a special mountain because it was a holy place, and anyone who did would be in big trouble. It's like when your parents say you can't go into a particular room because it's very important.

Exodus 19:12: And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, [that ye] go [not] up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34

This verse speaks of a personal, direct relationship with God, which contrasts with the mediated, limited access to God depicted in Exodus 19:12.

Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:16

This verse encourages believers to approach God's throne with confidence, contradicting the restricted access in Exodus 19:12.

Hebrews 4:16: Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Contradiction with John 4:21-24

These verses teach that worship is not about physical location but spirit and truth, juxtaposing the specified boundaries on the mountain in Exodus 19:12.

John 4:21-24: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:13

This verse states that believers have been brought near by the blood of Christ, contrasting with being kept at a distance as in Exodus 19:12.

Ephesians 2:13: But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.

Contradiction with Romans 5:2

This verse speaks of believers gaining access to God through faith, unlike the restricted access in Exodus 19:12.

Romans 5:2: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:51

This verse describes the temple veil tearing, signifying direct access to God, which contradicts the separation imposed in Exodus 19:12.

Matthew 27:51: And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;

Paradox #1

Exodus 19:12 talks about setting boundaries at Mount Sinai, instructing people not to go up the mountain or touch its edge. A potential contradiction could be seen in the idea of a loving, approachable God giving strict, exclusionary commands that seem unwelcoming or harsh. This might not align with other biblical teachings about God's accessibility and desire for a relationship with people.

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