Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
Contradicts Exodus 32:30 by emphasizing the commandment against having other gods, which contrasts with Moses attempting to make atonement for the people's sin of idolatry.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
Contradicts Exodus 32:30 by stating that each person is responsible for their own sin, opposing the idea that Moses could atone for the people's sins.
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 Proverbs 17:15
Contradicts Exodus 32:30 by indicating that justifying the wicked is an abomination, whereas Moses is seeking forgiveness for the people's idolatry.
Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23-24
Contradicts Exodus 32:30 by highlighting that all have sinned and need redemption through Christ, as opposed to Moses seeking atonement for others under the law.
Romans 3:23-24: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Galatians 3:10-11
Contradicts Exodus 32:30 by suggesting that reliance on the law leads to a curse, conflicting with Moses trying to make atonement through the law.
Galatians 3:10-11: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
Paradox #1
Exodus 32:30 involves Moses trying to atone for the people’s sin after they worship the golden calf. A potential contradiction arises because, elsewhere in the Bible, only God can atone for sin or grant forgiveness. Moses attempting to do this on behalf of the people can seem inconsistent with doctrines that emphasize divine forgiveness.
Paradox #2
Exodus 32:30 involves Moses attempting to make amends with God for the Israelites’ sins, particularly the sin of idolatry with the golden calf. A potential doctrinal conflict could arise with the concept of individual responsibility for sin. In other parts of the Bible, it is stated that each person is responsible for their own sin, yet Moses offers to make atonement on behalf of the people. This could raise questions about the consistency of personal versus communal accountability in sin and forgiveness.
Paradox #3
Exodus 32:30 might present a contradiction or inconsistency in the sense that it deals with the themes of sin, repentance, and intercession. Some people could see a conflict in the idea that Moses was trying to seek forgiveness for a sin he did not commit, while the people who sinned were not directly punished at that time. This could raise questions about justice and accountability.