Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 25:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 25:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 25:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the angels called cherubims have big wings that they stretch out over a special seat called the mercy seat, and they look at each other while also looking at the seat. This is a special way to show that God's presence is there and it is important.

Exodus 25:20: And the cherubims shall stretch forth [their] wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, and their faces [shall look] one to another; toward the mercy seat shall the faces of the cherubims be.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

Exodus 20:4 forbids the making of any graven image or likeness, while Exodus 25:20 describes the construction of cherubim for the Ark.

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 Isaiah 44:9-10

Isaiah 44:9-10 condemns idol makers and worshipers, whereas Exodus 25:20 describes the making of cherubim, which are crafted figures.

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 Deuteronomy 4:15-18

Deuteronomy 4:15-18 warns against making images of any creature, while Exodus 25:20 commands the creation of cherubim, which are representations of heavenly beings.

Deuteronomy 4:15-18: 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:
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