Contradiction with Mark 2:27
Jesus teaches that the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath, indicating flexibility in Sabbath observance.
Mark 2:27: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:
Contradiction with Exodus 20:10
Explicitly states that no work should be done on the Sabbath, aligning with the Pharisees' perspective in Matthew 12:2.
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 Luke 6:9
Jesus challenges the notion of not doing good on the Sabbath by asking if it is lawful to do good or evil, save life or destroy it on the Sabbath.
Luke 6:9: Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy [it]?
Contradiction with Isaiah 58:13-14
Suggests that turning away from one's pleasure on the Sabbath leads to delight in the Lord, supporting a stricter approach similar to the Pharisees' view.
Isaiah 58:13-14: If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, [from] doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking [thine own] words:
Contradiction with Matthew 12:8
Declares Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath, implying His authority over traditional Sabbath laws, which contradicts the Pharisees' criticism.
Matthew 12:8: For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.
Paradox #1
One possible historical inconsistency with Matthew 12:2 is related to the interpretation and application of the Jewish Sabbath laws. Some scholars suggest that the strict Sabbath laws emphasized by the Pharisees, as described, might not fully align with earlier Jewish traditions or practices. The conflict arises in understanding whether the stringent rules were commonly accepted at the time or if there was more flexibility in practice than indicated.
Paradox #2
Some people see a contradiction because religious leaders were upset about breaking the Sabbath rules, while Jesus emphasized compassion over strict rules. This shows a conflict between following rules and caring for people's needs.