Contradiction with Exodus 20:10
This verse states that no work should be done on the Sabbath, whereas in Mark 2:23, Jesus' disciples pluck corn on the Sabbath.
Exodus 20:10: But the seventh day [is] the sabbath of the LORD thy God: [in it] thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that [is] within thy gates:
Contradiction with Exodus 31:15
It declares that anyone doing work on the Sabbath should be put to death, contradicting the allowance seen in Mark 2:23.
Exodus 31:15: Six days may work be done; but in the seventh [is] the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth [any] work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. [holy: Heb. holiness]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:14
It commands rest for everyone on the Sabbath without exception, conflicting with the action of gathering grain in Mark 2:23.
Deuteronomy 5:14: But the seventh day [is] the sabbath of the LORD thy God: [in it] thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thine ox, nor thine ass, nor any of thy cattle, nor thy stranger that [is] within thy gates; that thy manservant and thy maidservant may rest as well as thou.
Contradiction with Nehemiah 13:15
This verse describes Nehemiah's disapproval of people treading wine presses and bringing in sheaves on the Sabbath, contrasting with the actions in Mark 2:23.
Nehemiah 13:15: In those days saw I in Judah [some] treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all [manner of] burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified [against them] in the day wherein they sold victuals.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:21-22
It warns against carrying any burden on the Sabbath day, which contradicts the actions of the disciples in Mark 2:23.
Jeremiah 17:21-22: Thus saith the LORD; Take heed to yourselves, and bear no burden on the sabbath day, nor bring [it] in by the gates of Jerusalem;
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Mark 2:23 involves the interpretation of Sabbath laws. In this verse, Jesus' actions with his disciples seem to challenge strict Sabbath rules, which some people might see as conflicting with the Old Testament's instructions to rest and not work on the Sabbath. This raises questions about how to balance legalism with compassion and practical needs.
Paradox #2
The doctrinal conflict might arise from the action of doing work on the Sabbath, which is traditionally a day of rest according to Jewish law. Some might see a contradiction between the strict observance of the Sabbath and the actions described in this verse.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in this context could be the tension between following strict religious rules and addressing human needs. Some might argue that adhering to rules without considering people's well-being can be morally inconsistent or conflicting.