Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 32:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 32:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 32:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, Moses told the people to make themselves special for God that day, even if it was hard because they had to go against their own family, so that God would give them a special gift. It was like telling them to do something really important for God to show they love Him, and then God would make them happy.

Exodus 32:29: For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. [For Moses...: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc] [Consecrate...: Heb. Fill your hands]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse emphasizes individual responsibility and that each person bears their own sin, which contradicts with Exodus 32:29 where a collective blessing comes after punishing the people for sin.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse states that God does not tempt anyone with evil, seemingly contradicting Exodus 32:29 where God commands actions that resulted from the people's prior sinful actions.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

This verse advises not to be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good, which contradicts the directive in Exodus 32:29 following the event of punishing idolatry with violence.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contrasts with the context of Exodus 32:29 involving the aftermath of inter-communal violence among Israelites.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Paradox #1

This verse might seem morally contradictory because it involves Moses asking people to set themselves apart by doing something difficult that involves harm to their own community. This can be seen as conflicting with concepts of love and compassion for others.

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