Contradiction with Exodus 20:25
This verse instructs that if an altar is made of stone, it should not be built of cut stones, contradicting the use of hewn stones as directed in Deuteronomy 27:5.
Exodus 20:25: And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it. [build...: Heb. build them with hewing]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:24
This verse allows for the use of an altar of earth, whereas Deuteronomy 27:5 specifically mentions building an altar of stones.
Exodus 20:24: An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:7
This verse describes the use of dressed stones for sacred construction, contradicting Deuteronomy 27:5 which implies the altar should be unhewn.
1 Kings 6:7: And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe [nor] any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict could arise if this verse suggests making something for worship that is different from or conflicts with previous instructions about worship practices or objects. It may seem inconsistent with messages elsewhere that advise against making certain kinds of objects or structures for worship.