Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 19:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 19:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 19:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told him to make sure the people didn't go up the mountain because it was special and needed to be treated with respect. Moses reminded God that everyone knew they had to stay back and be safe.

Exodus 19:23: And Moses said unto the LORD, The people cannot come up to mount Sinai: for thou chargedst us, saying, Set bounds about the mount, and sanctify it.

Contradiction with Exodus 24:1-2

These verses suggest that Moses, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and seventy elders of Israel were allowed to worship from afar, which seems to contradict the strict boundary set in Exodus 19:23 where people were not to go up the mount.

Exodus 24:1-2: And he said unto Moses, Come up unto the LORD, thou, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel; and worship ye afar off.

Contradiction with Exodus 3:5

This verse speaks of God commanding Moses to remove his shoes because the place where he stands is holy, which implies divine presence was approachable, contrasting with Exodus 19:23 where limits are set on approaching God's presence.

Exodus 3:5: And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest [is] holy ground.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:51

The tearing of the temple veil signifies the removal of barriers between God and humanity, which contradicts the restricted access depicted in Exodus 19:23.

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;

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:19-20

This passage discusses entering the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, which indicates open access to God's presence, opposing the restricted approach in Exodus 19:23.

Hebrews 10:19-20: Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, [boldness: or, liberty]
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