Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 29:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 29:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 29:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, the verse means that when a new priest, who is one of the sons, takes over the special duties, he should wear the important clothes for seven days while doing his job in the special tent where people gather to worship God. This helps show that he is ready and chosen for his new role.

Exodus 29:30: [And] that son that is priest in his stead shall put them on seven days, when he cometh into the tabernacle of the congregation to minister in the holy [place]. [that son: Heb. he of his sons]

Contradiction with Numbers 18:7

This verse highlights that only the descendants of Aaron can perform priestly duties without incurring guilt and death, contradicting Exodus 29:30 which provides specific ordinances for wearing sacred garments that imply an ongoing priesthood line.

Numbers 18:7: Therefore thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priest's office for every thing of the altar, and within the vail; and ye shall serve: I have given your priest's office [unto you] as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:12

This verse explains the change in the priesthood, suggesting that the laws governing it, such as those in Exodus 29:30 about priestly garments, are no longer applicable.

Hebrews 7:12: For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11

Here, Christ is described as a high priest of a greater, more perfect tabernacle, contradicting the Exodus 29:30 instructions which are specifically for Aaron's sons and a temporary priesthood.

Hebrews 9:11: But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;

Contradiction with Galatians 3:24-25

These verses discuss the law as a schoolmaster leading to Christ, indicating that adherence to laws such as those in Exodus 29:30 is no longer necessary with faith.

Galatians 3:24-25: Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:5

This verse talks about all believers being a royal priesthood, implying a democratization of priestly functions that contradicts the exclusive hereditary priesthood restrictions in Exodus 29:30.

1 Peter 2:5: Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. [are: or, be ye]
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