Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 30:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 30:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 30:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Exodus, God was talking to Moses, giving him important instructions. This means God had something to tell Moses that He wanted him to do or know.

Exodus 30:17: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Contradiction with Mark 7:3-4

These verses explain that washing hands and practicing ceremonial washing are traditions of men, suggesting a religious practice not necessarily commanded by God directly, which could contradict the divine instruction in Exodus 30:17.

Mark 7:3-4: For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash [their] hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. [oft: or, diligently: in the original, with the fist: Theophylact, up to the elbow]

Contradiction with Matthew 15:2-3

In these verses, Jesus questions the necessity of man-made traditions concerning washing, which implies that the ritual instructions of Exodus 30:17 could be seen as lesser in importance compared to other commandments.

Matthew 15:2-3: Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:9-10

These verses mention that ceremonial washings were imposed until a time of reformation, potentially contradicting the ongoing necessity implied by Exodus 30:17.

Hebrews 9:9-10: Which [was] a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;
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