Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 30:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 30:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 30:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells people how to make a special and holy perfume. It's like following a recipe to make something that smells really nice and is used for a special purpose.

Exodus 30:35: And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the apothecary, tempered together, pure [and] holy: [tempered...: Heb. salted]

Contradiction with Leviticus 2:13

This verse instructs the use of salt in offerings, which differs from the exclusive recipe mentioned in Exodus 30:35.

Leviticus 2:13: And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with salt; neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the covenant of thy God to be lacking from thy meat offering: with all thine offerings thou shalt offer salt.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13

This verse criticizes offerings and incense burned vainly, contradicting the specific sacred use of incense in Exodus 30:35.

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

This verse questions the use of incense from Sheba, suggesting it is futile, contrasting the specific composition and purpose in Exodus 30:35.

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 5:21-23

This passage rejects Israelites' offerings and assemblies, including incense, conflicting with the commanded incense use in Exodus 30:35.

Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Mark 7:13

Jesus criticizes traditions of men which void God's word, implying that prescribed practices like incense might become empty traditions.

Mark 7:13: And when he had called all the people [unto him], he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one [of you], and understand:

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, contrasting with the ritual importance placed on incense in Exodus 30:35.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
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