Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 26:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 26:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 26:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God gave special instructions to make the Tabernacle, a special tent where people could worship Him. The instructions included making two boards for the corners to help hold it up.

Exodus 26:23: And two boards shalt thou make for the corners of the tabernacle in the two sides.

Contradiction with Genesis 6:14

Exodus 26:23 describes specific instructions for constructing the tabernacle, while Genesis 6:14 gives instructions for building an ark, showing distinct architectural perspectives.

Genesis 6:14: Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch. [rooms: Heb. nests]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:2

Exodus 26:23 is about the tabernacle, a portable sanctuary, contrasting with 1 Kings 6:2 which describes the permanent temple Solomon built.

1 Kings 6:2: And the house which king Solomon built for the LORD, the length thereof [was] threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof twenty [cubits], and the height thereof thirty cubits.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:24

Exodus 26:23 discusses the physical tabernacle construction, whereas Hebrews 9:24 speaks of a heavenly tabernacle not made by human hands.

Hebrews 9:24: For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, [which are] the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

Exodus 26:23 involves building a place for worship, while 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 John 4:21

Exodus 26:23 involves established physical worship practices, whereas John 4:21 foretells a time when worship will not be confined 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.
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