Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 30:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 30:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 30:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God asked the people to give money to help take care of a special tent where they could worship Him. This was a way for them to say sorry for the things they did wrong and to always remember that God forgives them.

Exodus 30:16: And thou shalt take the atonement money of the children of Israel, and shalt appoint it for the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; that it may be a memorial unto the children of Israel before the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:2

This verse suggests equality among people, contradicting Exodus 30:16's implication of a specific payment requirement for a specific group.

Proverbs 22:2: The rich and poor meet together: the LORD [is] the maker of them all.

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

This verse states God shows no partiality, contradicting the implication of enforced distinctions through offerings as seen in Exodus 30:16.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse highlights equality in Christ, contrasting with the differential financial obligations found in Exodus 30:16.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:45

This verse implies God's blessings are universal, which may contradict the distinction Exodus 30:16 implies through the offering system.

Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Paradox #1

Exodus 30:16 can raise a contradiction because it involves collecting money as a ransom for one's life, which might conflict with beliefs about the sanctity of life and whether it should have a monetary value. This could be seen as inconsistent with other teachings that emphasize the intrinsic value of human life.

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