Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 35:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 35:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 35:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, people who had fancy cloth, colorful yarn, and animal skins gave them to help build something special for God. Everyone shared what they had because they wanted to be part of the big, important project.

Exodus 35:23: And every man, with whom was found blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' [hair], and red skins of rams, and badgers' skins, brought [them].

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

Exodus 35:23 suggests the voluntary giving of possessions, while Exodus 20:15 commands not to steal, implying that property is personal and should not be given away carelessly.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

Exodus 35:23 involves giving to a specific, structured cause, whereas Luke 6:35 encourages giving to anyone without expecting anything in return.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Exodus 35:23 describes a public and community-driven act of giving, while Matthew 6:1 advises keeping charitable acts private to avoid seeking approval from others.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
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