Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 34:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 34:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 34:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God is telling people to celebrate two special times: one for when the wheat is gathered and another for the end of the year when everything is collected. These celebrations are a way to say thank you for all the food and blessings they received.

Exodus 34:22: And thou shalt observe the feast of weeks, of the firstfruits of wheat harvest, and the feast of ingathering at the year's end. [year's end: Heb. revolution of the year]

Contradiction with Leviticus 23:16

Exodus 34:22 mentions observing the feast of weeks, but Leviticus 23:16 specifies counting fifty days for the feast, which can seem contradictory in timing.

Leviticus 23:16: Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer a new meat offering unto the LORD.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 16:9-10

Exodus 34:22 states celebrating the feast of weeks at harvest time, whereas Deuteronomy 16:9-10 mentions counting weeks from the time of first putting the sickle to the grain.

Deuteronomy 16:9-10: Seven weeks shalt thou number unto thee: begin to number the seven weeks from [such time as] thou beginnest [to put] the sickle to the corn.

Contradiction with Numbers 28:26

Exodus 34:22 emphasizes celebrating the feast of weeks at the time of firstfruits of wheat harvest, yet Numbers 28:26 refers to it as the day of firstfruits with a specific offering, creating potential differences in focus.

Numbers 28:26: Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering unto the LORD, after your weeks [be out], ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work:

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in Exodus 34:22 could arise if one were to view the celebration of specific harvest festivals and religious practices as being at odds with certain other religious or cultural practices that are not recognized or included in the scripture. This might pose a conflict for individuals or groups who believe in inclusivity of diverse traditions. Additionally, the focus on agricultural practices could be seen as less relevant to those who live in non-agricultural societies.

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