Contradiction with Deuteronomy 14:21
This verse permits the giving of animals that die naturally to strangers or selling them to foreigners, which contrasts with the exclusivity in offering firstfruits only to God mentioned in Exodus 23:19.
Deuteronomy 14:21: Ye shall not eat [of] any thing that dieth of itself: thou shalt give it unto the stranger that [is] in thy gates, that he may eat it; or thou mayest sell it unto an alien: for thou [art] an holy people unto the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother's milk.
Contradiction with Exodus 29:13
This verse involves burning the fat of a sacrificial animal on the altar, whereas Exodus 23:19 advises against cooking a young goat in its mother’s milk, suggesting differing practices with sacrificial offerings.
Exodus 29:13: And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul [that is] above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that [is] upon them, and burn [them] upon the altar. [the caul: it seemeth by anatomy, and the Hebrew doctors, to be the midriff]
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:23-25
These verses allow for eating of the firstfruits after a specified time period, which might seem to contradict the immediate dedication to God implied in Exodus 23:19.
Leviticus 19:23-25: And when ye shall come into the land, and shall have planted all manner of trees for food, then ye shall count the fruit thereof as uncircumcised: three years shall it be as uncircumcised unto you: it shall not be eaten of.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 26:2
This verse emphasizes the positive obligation to bring firstfruits to God, not mentioning the prohibition found in Exodus 23:19 about cooking a young goat in its mother's milk, thus ignoring the specific detail which could be part of firstfruits offering scenarios.
Deuteronomy 26:2: That thou shalt take of the first of all the fruit of the earth, which thou shalt bring of thy land that the LORD thy God giveth thee, and shalt put [it] in a basket, and shalt go unto the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to place his name there.
Contradiction with Numbers 18:12
Although this verse speaks about offerings of firstfruits to the priests, it doesn't mention the prohibition of cooking a young goat in its mother's milk, potentially causing a contradiction in the religious practices surrounding offerings.
Numbers 18:12: All the best of the oil, and all the best of the wine, and of the wheat, the firstfruits of them which they shall offer unto the LORD, them have I given thee. [best: Heb. fat]
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction because this verse describes a specific instruction that can seem at odds with later practices or allowances made in other parts of religious texts. The instruction appears strict and straightforward, yet interpretations and applications have varied over time, which can lead to a perceived inconsistency with evolving religious or cultural practices.
Paradox #2
Exodus 23:19 talks about not boiling a young goat in its mother's milk. Historically, there is a contradiction regarding its interpretation. Some people see it as a ritual or cultural practice to be avoided, while others interpret it as a dietary law leading to the Jewish tradition of separating meat and dairy. The exact reason behind the command isn't clear, which leads to differing opinions and practices.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in Exodus 23:19 could arise from the command to not boil a young goat in its mother's milk. This could conflict with people's beliefs or practices regarding dietary laws or animal treatment. Some might see it as inconsistent with modern views on food preparation or compassionate animal treatment. However, if viewed contextually as part of specific historical or cultural practices, the contradiction may not be evident to all.