Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 25:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 25:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 25:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people to make a special lamp with branches on each side. This lamp was meant to be in a very important place for worship.

Exodus 25:32: And six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

This verse prohibits making graven images, which can contradict the detailed instructions for crafting objects provided in Exodus 25:32.

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 40:18-19

These verses describe the futility of making idols or graven images, contradicting the detailed crafting of lampstands in Exodus 25:32.

Isaiah 40:18-19: To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:3-4

These passages command the destruction of altars and idols, contradicting the making of ornamental objects as in Exodus 25:32.

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]

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

This verse states that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, which contrasts with the creation of sacred objects in Exodus 25:32 meant for a man-made tabernacle.

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;
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