Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 34:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 34:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 34:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wants all the men of Israel to come and visit Him three times every year. This is a special time to show love and say thank you to God.

Exodus 34:23: Thrice in the year shall all your men children appear before the Lord GOD, the God of Israel.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 16:16

This verse requires all males to appear before the Lord three times a year, contradicting Exodus 34:23, which also demands three annual appearances, but the context and festivals can vary in significance.

Deuteronomy 16:16: Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the LORD thy God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles: and they shall not appear before the LORD empty:

Paradox #1

Exodus 34:23 mentions appearing before God three times a year. A contradiction could arise if someone is unable to fulfill this obligation due to circumstances beyond their control, such as illness or societal restrictions. This situation could create a conflict between religious duty and real-life challenges.

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