Contradiction with Matthew 4:4
Contradicts Exodus 2:20 by emphasizing spiritual sustenance over physical bread, stating, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."
Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Contradiction with John 4:34
Here, Jesus speaks of doing God's will as His food, contrasting with the physical invitation to eat bread in Exodus 2:20, "My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work."
John 4:34: Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
Contradiction with Proverbs 23:6-8
Advises caution before eating with those who might have ulterior motives, contradicting Exodus 2:20's straightforward invite, "Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye..."
Proverbs 23:6-8: Eat thou not the bread of [him that hath] an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:8
Suggests that eating does not bring us closer to God, contrasting the social invitation of Exodus 2:20 with spiritual considerations, "But meat commendeth us not to God..."
1 Corinthians 8:8: But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. [are we the better: or, have we the more] [are we the worse: or, have we the less]
Contradiction with Romans 14:17
Highlights the emphasis on spiritual virtues rather than physical sustenance, opposing Exodus 2:20's bread offering, "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost."
Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:2
Challenges the notion of finding value in physical sustenance over spiritual nourishment, unlike Exodus 2:20's invitation, "Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread?"
Isaiah 55:2: Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for [that which] satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye [that which is] good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. [spend: Heb. weigh]
Contradiction with Luke 12:23
Elevates life and body over mere provision of food, contrasted with Exodus 2:20’s focus on hospitality through bread, "The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment."
Luke 12:23: The life is more than meat, and the body [is more] than raiment.