Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 26:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 26:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 26:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that any extra pieces of the tent's curtains should hang at the back of God's special tent to make it look nice and complete. This is part of God's instructions on how to build a special meeting place for Him.

Exodus 26:12: And the remnant that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth, shall hang over the backside of the tabernacle.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

Describes everything God made as very good, contradicting the idea of specific instructions and perfectionism in Exodus 26:12.

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]

Contradiction with Exodus 25:40

Emphasizes following the pattern shown, which contrasts with the seemingly extra or leftover curtain part in Exodus 26:12.

Exodus 25:40: And look that thou make [them] after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount. [which...: Heb. which thou wast caused to see]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Jesus states he came to fulfill the law, while Exodus 26:12 emphasizes specific and detailed adherence to it.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Mark 2:27

Declares the Sabbath for man, suggesting flexibility, whereas Exodus 26:12 implies rigid adherence to instructions.

Mark 2:27: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:5

Relates to following a heavenly pattern, contrasting the earthly material focus in Exodus 26:12.

Hebrews 8:5: Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, [that] thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
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