Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 25:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 25:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 25:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted the special box to be covered in shiny gold both inside and outside, and it should have a golden crown around it to make it extra special and beautiful. This was to show how important and precious this box was because it was going to be used for holy things.

Exodus 25:11: And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, within and without shalt thou overlay it, and shalt make upon it a crown of gold round about.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:4

Exodus 25:11 describes the Ark as overlaid with pure gold, while Hebrews 9:4 describes the Ark as containing the golden pot of manna and Aaron's rod, focusing on different aspects rather than a contradiction in gold itself.

Hebrews 9:4: Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein [was] the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:1-3

Exodus 25:11 specifies overlaying the Ark with pure gold, but Deuteronomy 10:1-3 recounts the recrafting of the stone tablets without mentioning gold, though not directly contradicting Exodus.

Deuteronomy 10:1-3: At that time the LORD said unto me, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first, and come up unto me into the mount, and make thee an ark of wood.
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