Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:2
This verse indicates God wrote the commandments, while Exodus 34:27 suggests Moses wrote them.
Deuteronomy 10:2: And I will write on the tables the words that were in the first tables which thou brakest, and thou shalt put them in the ark.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:10
This verse suggests that God's laws are written on hearts, contrasting with Exodus 34:27 where they are inscribed on stone.
Hebrews 8:10: For this [is] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: [put: Gr. give] [in: or, upon]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:33
Similar to Hebrews 8:10, it implies the laws are internal, not written like in Exodus 34:27.
Jeremiah 31:33: But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Paradox #1
Exodus 34:27 could be seen as inconsistent with verses that suggest a different level of direct interaction between God and individuals. While this verse emphasizes the written aspect of God's covenant laws, some other parts of the Bible highlight oral communication or traditions. This can lead to questions about the consistency of how divine messages were conveyed.
Paradox #2
Exodus 34:27 could possibly lead to questions about the consistency of what is considered to be the actual text communicated by God, especially when compared to other accounts of the receiving of the law, such as in Exodus 31:18. Some might see a contradiction regarding who actually wrote the commandments on the stone tablets, leading to different interpretations of divine versus human authorship.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency related to that verse is about the authorship of the first five books of the Bible, traditionally attributed to Moses. However, some scholars question this due to stylistic differences, variations in language, and accounts that seem to reflect later historical contexts. This leads to debates about whether Moses wrote them or if they were compiled from multiple sources over time.
Paradox #4
One potential contradiction is in the claim of authorship. Exodus 34:27 suggests that God commanded Moses to write certain words, implying Moses' direct authorship. This might conflict with scholarly views that suggest the first five books of the Bible (the Pentateuch) were written by multiple authors over different periods. This discrepancy between traditional belief and modern academic theories can be seen as a scientific inconsistency.
Paradox #5
The contradiction or conflict could arise from the fact that while this verse emphasizes the importance of written laws and commandments, earlier parts of Exodus emphasize direct and personal communication with God, like the oral transmission of laws. This could be seen as inconsistent because it raises questions about whether divine instructions are best preserved through writing or through ongoing, direct communication.