Contradiction with Matthew 12:8
Jesus declares that the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day, implying flexibility in Sabbath observance.
Matthew 12:8: For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.
Contradiction with Mark 2:27
Jesus states that the sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath, suggesting the Sabbath should serve human needs, not restrict them.
Mark 2:27: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:
Contradiction with Luke 6:9
Jesus questions if it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath, implying doing good works is more important than strict Sabbath observance.
Luke 6:9: Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy [it]?
Contradiction with John 5:17
Jesus says, "My Father worketh hitherto, and I work," indicating that divine work does not cease on the Sabbath.
John 5:17: But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
Contradiction with Romans 14:5
Paul suggests that some people consider one day more sacred than another while others do not, advocating a personal conviction on observance days.
Romans 14:5: One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day [alike]. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. [fully persuaded: or, fully assured]
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16
Paul advises not to let anyone judge you regarding Sabbath days, indicating a dismissal of strict adherence to specific days.
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]
Paradox #1
Exodus 31:15 talks about the importance of resting on the Sabbath and the consequences of not doing so. A potential contradiction could be with New Testament teachings, where Jesus emphasizes mercy and prioritizes doing good deeds over strict Sabbath observance (e.g., healing on the Sabbath). This might seem inconsistent to some because it shifts the focus from strict rule-keeping to more compassionate actions.
Paradox #2
Exodus 31:15 emphasizes strict rest on the Sabbath with severe consequences for work done on this day. A potential contradiction arises with passages in the New Testament, such as Mark 2:27-28, where Jesus emphasizes that the Sabbath is made for the benefit of people, not strictly as a rule to follow. This suggests a more flexible interpretation, which can be seen as conflicting with the strictness of the Old Testament Sabbath laws.
Paradox #3
The contradiction with Exodus 31:15 lies in how the commandment to observe the Sabbath as a day of complete rest contrasts with some biblical accounts where activities on the Sabbath were permitted or carried out. This creates an inconsistency in understanding the strictness and application of Sabbath rules across different contexts and times.
Paradox #4
Exodus 31:15 mentions a commandment to rest on the seventh day, stating that anyone who works should be put to death. The contradiction or conflict comes from the moral and ethical standpoint: modern science and society generally do not support capital punishment for such non-violent actions like working on a certain day. This reflects a conflict between ancient laws and contemporary human rights standards.
Paradox #5
The contradiction or conflict could arise from the expectation of observing strict rules about rest while practical needs or emergencies might require work. People might see a discrepancy between following these rules and addressing important or compassionate actions that require breaking them.