Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 30:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 30:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 30:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that if someone makes a special perfume like the one meant for worship and uses it for themselves, they will no longer be part of their community. It's a way to show how important it is to respect things that are meant for God.

Exodus 30:38: Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

This verse suggests that Jesus came to fulfill the law, which could imply a transformation or end of certain Old Testament laws, potentially contradicting the strict prohibition in Exodus 30:38.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

This passage declares that religious rituals are a shadow of things to come, suggesting that strict adherence to Old Testament laws like those in Exodus may no longer be necessary.

Colossians 2:16-17: 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 Romans 14:14

This verse highlights the notion of Christian freedom and that nothing is unclean in itself, which may contradict the specific prohibition on the composition in Exodus 30:38.

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 1 Corinthians 10:23

This verse emphasizes that all things are lawful, though not all things edify, suggesting a context of broader Christian liberty that may conflict with the specific restriction in Exodus 30:38.

1 Corinthians 10:23: All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. [expedient: or, profitable]

Paradox #1

Exodus 30:38 deals with a prohibition against making incense for personal use in a way that mimics the sacred incense used for worshiping God. Some might see a contradiction or inconsistency in this rule if similar substances were used for common or non-religious purposes in ancient times without penalty, thus highlighting potential challenges in distinguishing religious from non-religious uses. The conflict arises if this was hard to enforce or was inconsistently applied, leading to varied interpretations among different groups or over time.

Paradox #2

Exodus 30:38 talks about punishing those who misuse holy incense. The moral conflict here could be about the severity of punishment for what might be seen as a minor offense. In modern terms, it raises questions about the fairness and proportionality of punishment for religious or ritualistic transgressions compared to serious moral wrongs.

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