Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 30:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 30:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 30:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted a special and holy oil to be made by mixing different ingredients, like a skilled perfume maker would do. This oil was used for important ceremonies to show that something or someone was blessed and set apart for God.

Exodus 30:25: And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil. [apothecary: or, perfumer]

Contradiction with Exodus 37:29

This verse describes the actual making of the holy anointing oil by Bezalel as commanded in Exodus 30:25, rather than contradicting it since it follows the commandment.

Exodus 37:29: And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the apothecary.

Contradiction with Leviticus 8:10-12

These verses describe the use of the anointing oil on Aaron and his sons, following the instructions of Exodus 30:25, rather than contradicting it.

Leviticus 8:10-12: And Moses took the anointing oil, and anointed the tabernacle and all that [was] therein, and sanctified them.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:13

This verse describes Samuel using the anointing oil to anoint David as king, which is consistent with the purpose of the holy anointing oil.

1 Samuel 16:13: Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:9

Talks about the use of oil for gladness and ointments for personal enjoyment, contrasting with the sacred use commanded in Exodus 30:25 but not directly contradicting it.

Proverbs 27:9: Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so [doth] the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. [by...: Heb. from the counsel of the soul]
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