Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 30:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 30:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 30:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people that before the priests enter the special worship tent or come close to the altar to give gifts to God, they must wash themselves with water so they would stay safe and not get hurt. This was to show respect and cleanliness when talking to God.

Exodus 30:20: When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they shall wash with water, that they die not; or when they come near to the altar to minister, to burn offering made by fire unto the LORD:

Contradiction with Matthew 15:11

This verse states that what enters one's mouth does not defile a person, which contradicts the ritualistic emphasis on purity in Exodus 30:20.

Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

Contradiction with Romans 3:20

This verse explains that no one will be justified by works of the law, contrasting the law's specific directive to maintain ritual purity as seen in Exodus 30:20.

Romans 3:20: Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin.

Contradiction with Romans 14:14

This verse suggests that nothing is unclean in itself, conflicting with the emphasis on cleanliness and ceremonial washing in Exodus 30:20.

Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16

This verse urges not to judge anyone by religious rituals, including cleanliness laws like those in Exodus 30:20, suggesting such practices are unnecessary for salvation.

Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:10

This verse refers to various ceremonial cleansings as only temporary regulations until a time of reformation, indicating a contradiction with the permanent tone of Exodus 30:20.

Hebrews 9:10: [Which stood] only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed [on them] until the time of reformation. [ordinances: or, rites, or, ceremonies]

Paradox #1

Exodus 30:20 could pose a moral inconsistency by emphasizing ritual cleanliness before approaching God, which might seem to prioritize outward appearances over inner moral values. This focus on ceremonial practices might conflict with other teachings that value the intent of the heart over external rituals.

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