Contradiction with Acts 17:24
While Exodus 26:20 discusses the physical construction of a dwelling for God, Acts 17:24 declares that God does not dwell in temples made with 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 1 Kings 8:27
In contrast to Exodus 26:20’s detailed instructions for building a physical sanctuary, this verse questions whether God can truly dwell on earth and emphasizes His omnipresence beyond physical spaces.
1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?
Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1
Contradicts the need for an earthly structure as described in Exodus 26:20, stating that heaven is God's throne and the earth is His footstool, downplaying the significance of human-made religious buildings.
Isaiah 66:1: 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 John 4:21
Challenges the concept of a specific location for worship embodied by the tabernacle's construction in Exodus 26:20, by suggesting that the time will come when worship won't be tied to specific places.
John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.