Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
Exodus 25:25 describes the physical beauty and material wealth of crafting the temple, while Matthew 6:19 advises against laying up earthly treasures.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:4-7
Exodus 25:25 details an element of temple decoration, but Jeremiah 7:4-7 warns against trusting in the temple’s physical presence for spiritual security.
Jeremiah 7:4-7: Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, [are] these.
Contradiction with Acts 17:24
Exodus 25:25 specifies creating a physical structure for worship, whereas Acts 17:24 states God does not dwell in temples made by human hands.
Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1-2
Exodus 25:25 involves specific craftsmanship for God’s dwelling, but Isaiah 66:1-2 emphasizes that God's true dwelling is with the humble and contrite, not man-made structures.
Isaiah 66:1-2: Thus saith the LORD, The heaven [is] my throne, and the earth [is] my footstool: where [is] the house that ye build unto me? and where [is] the place of my rest?
Contradiction with Matthew 23:16-17
Exodus 25:25's focus on precise construction can be contrasted with Matthew 23:16-17, where Jesus criticizes those who emphasize material aspects of worship over the spiritual.
Matthew 23:16-17: Woe unto you, [ye] blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!
Contradiction with John 4:21-24
Exodus 25:25 includes specific items for worship within the tabernacle, but John 4:21-24 emphasizes a future where worship is not tied to a specific location or physical form.
John 4:21-24: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.