Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 7:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 7:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 7:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, God told Moses to build a special tent for worship, called the tabernacle, just like He showed him. This tent was important because it was a place where people could feel close to God.

Acts 7:44: Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen. [speaking: or, who spake]

Contradiction with Exodus 25:9

While Acts 7:44 mentions the tabernacle's design being divinely appointed, Exodus 25:9 specifies Moses was shown a pattern on the mount, potentially implying more human involvement in interpretation.

Exodus 25:9: According to all that I shew thee, [after] the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make [it].

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11-12

Acts 7:44 discusses the earthly tabernacle, whereas Hebrews 9:11-12 speaks of a greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, suggesting a contrast between earthly and heavenly worship spaces.

Hebrews 9:11-12: But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;

Contradiction with John 4:21

Acts 7:44 emphasizes worship in an ordained physical tabernacle, while John 4:21 suggests worship will not be confined to specific locations.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
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