Contradiction with Exodus 35:2
This verse suggests that work should not be done on the Sabbath, which contradicts the gathering of offerings for the work described in Exodus 35:5.
Exodus 35:2: Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. [an...: Heb. holiness]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 15:10
This verse encourages giving willingly and generously, contrasting with the potential pressure or obligation implied in gathering offerings.
Deuteronomy 15:10: Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:8
This verse promotes the idea of giving freely without expectation of return, which may contrast with the structured collection described in Exodus 35:5.
Matthew 10:8: Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
Paradox #1
Exodus 35:5 mentions giving an offering willingly from the heart. A potential contradiction could be the tension between giving willingly and the expectation or pressure to give. While the verse encourages voluntary offerings, individuals might feel obligated or pressured to give due to religious or community expectations, which could conflict with the idea of a freely given offering.