Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 29:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 29:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 29:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people to use a special oil to pour on someone's head to show that this person is chosen for a special job. This is like when someone gets a special badge to show they are important and have a big role.

Exodus 29:7: Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour [it] upon his head, and anoint him.

Contradiction with Exodus 30:30

The verse also speaks about anointing, but it mentions Aaron's sons being anointed too, which adds more people to the ceremony versus only Aaron in Exodus 29:7.

Exodus 30:30: And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that [they] may minister unto me in the priest's office.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:12-13

Contradicts by showing God’s directive leads to Samuel anointing David, highlighting individual divine selection rather than a hereditary priesthood.

1 Samuel 16:12-13: And he sent, and brought him in. Now he [was] ruddy, [and] withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this [is] he. [of a...: Heb. fair of eyes]

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11-12

Discusses Christ entering a spiritual sanctuary, contrasting the physical anointing and priesthood in Exodus.

Hebrews 9:11-12: 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 Hebrews 10:11-14

Speaks about the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice, presenting a contradiction to the ongoing priestly acts established in Exodus.

Hebrews 10:11-14: And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
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