Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 30:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 30:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 30:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, God is telling Moses to mix special sweet-smelling spices equally for a holy purpose. This shows that God cares about making special things for worship to honor Him.

Exodus 30:34: And the LORD said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; [these] sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like [weight]:

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13

This verse condemns offering incense, suggesting it is detestable to God, whereas Exodus 30:34 describes making incense as part of a sacred ritual.

Isaiah 1:13: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:20

Here, God questions the value of incense from Sheba, indicating its offerings are not pleasing, contradicting the sacred use of incense in Exodus 30:34.

Jeremiah 6:20: To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings [are] not acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

God rejects the scents of solemn assemblies and offerings, including incense, which contradicts the prescription of incense use in Exodus 30:34.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Matthew 15:9

Jesus speaks against worship based on human traditions, which could extend to rituals like incense burning, contrary to the ordained practice in Exodus 30:34.

Matthew 15:9: But in vain they do worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men.
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