Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 29:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 29:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 29:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted Aaron and his sons to wear special clothes and hats to show they were chosen to be priests forever. This meant they were given an important job to help people connect with God.

Exodus 29:9: And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and put the bonnets on them: and the priest's office shall be theirs for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons. [put: Heb. bind] [consecrate: Heb. fill the hand of]

Contradiction with Numbers 18:6-7

In these verses, God gives the Levites as a gift to Aaron and his sons for their priestly duties, suggesting that the priesthood is broader among the Levites, not only Aaron's descendants.

Numbers 18:6-7: And I, behold, I have taken your brethren the Levites from among the children of Israel: to you [they are] given [as] a gift for the LORD, to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:12

This verse talks about a change in the priesthood, suggesting a move away from the Aaronic priesthood, which contradicts the specificity of the priesthood in Exodus 29:9.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:9

This verse refers to believers as a "royal priesthood," suggesting the priesthood is not limited to the descendants of Aaron, contradicting the exclusive line of priesthood in Exodus 29:9.

1 Peter 2:9: But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: [peculiar: or, purchased] [praises: or, virtues]

Contradiction with Revelation 5:10

The verse indicates that Jesus has made all believers kings and priests, expanding the concept of priesthood beyond the Aaronic line.

Revelation 5:10: And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

While not directly mentioning priesthood, this verse speaks of equality in Christ, which can contradict the hereditary and exclusive nature of the Aaronic priesthood.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Paradox #1

Exodus 29:9 deals with priestly garments and ordination. A possible contradiction or inconsistency might arise if someone questions why certain individuals are chosen for special roles solely based on lineage (like being a descendant of Aaron) rather than their personal merit or behavior. This can conflict with modern views that value equality and individual merit over hereditary privilege.

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