Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 25:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 25:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 25:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted a special golden lampstand made with many parts like branches and flowers, all from one piece of gold. This lampstand was to be very beautiful and used in a special place for worship.

Exodus 25:31: And thou shalt make a candlestick [of] pure gold: [of] beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

Exodus 20:4 prohibits making graven images, which could be seen as contradictory to the detailed instructions for creating a golden candlestick in Exodus 25:31.

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 40:18-20

These verses critique the making of idols and casting of gold and silver statues, in contrast to the ornate creation described in Exodus 25:31.

Isaiah 40:18-20: To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?

Contradiction with Acts 17:24-25

Paul speaks against images or man-made objects as representative of God, which might conflict with the carefully designed articles described in Exodus 25:31.

Acts 17:24-25: 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 Romans 1:22-23

These verses speak against changing God's glory into images, which could be seen as contradictory to the crafting of an image-like object in Exodus 25:31.

Romans 1:22-23: Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:3-4

Commands to destroy altars and idols, which might contrast with the construction of sacred objects like in Exodus 25:31.

Deuteronomy 12:3-4: And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place. [overthrow: Heb. break down]
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