Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 25:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 25:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 25:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God asked for two special angels called cherubim to be made on the top of a sacred box, with one angel on each end. These angels were important because they showed God's presence and care.

Exodus 25:19: And make one cherub on the one end, and the other cherub on the other end: [even] of the mercy seat shall ye make the cherubims on the two ends thereof. [of...: or, of the matter of the mercy seat]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

While Exodus 25:19 instructs the making of cherubim, Exodus 20:4 prohibits the making of graven images or likenesses of anything in heaven.

Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:15-19

Deuteronomy discourages making idols or images of any form, yet Exodus 25:19 describes the construction of specific angelic figures.

Deuteronomy 4:15-19: Take ye therefore good heed unto yourselves; for ye saw no manner of similitude on the day [that] the LORD spake unto you in Horeb out of the midst of the fire:

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:9-10

Isaiah criticizes the creation of idols, whereas Exodus 25:19 details the making of cherubim as part of sacred items.

Isaiah 44:9-10: They that make a graven image [are] all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they [are] their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed. [delectable: Heb. desirable]

Contradiction with Leviticus 26:1

Leviticus instructs against setting up any image or idol, yet Exodus 25:19 commands the crafting of cherubim for the Ark.

Leviticus 26:1: Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up [any] image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I [am] the LORD your God. [standing...: or, pillar] [image of...: or, figured stone: Heb. a stone of picture]

Contradiction with Acts 17:29

Acts warns against thinking of the Divine being like gold or silver images, while Exodus 25:19 involves creating ornate figures.

Acts 17:29: Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device.
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