Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 26:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 26:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 26:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God was giving special instructions to build a big tent for Him. This part explains how to use boards and silver sockets to make strong walls for the tent.

Exodus 26:25: And they shall be eight boards, and their sockets [of] silver, sixteen sockets; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:2

Describes the dimensions of Solomon's temple, which differ from the tabernacle dimensions outlined in Exodus 26.

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 Ezra 3:12

Highlights the emotional response to the foundations of the second temple, contrasting with the prescribed construction in Exodus 26:25.

Ezra 3:12: But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, [who were] ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy:

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

States that the Most High dwells not in temples made with hands, which contrasts with the specific instructions for the tabernacle in Exodus.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:5-7

God expresses that He has not dwelt in a house since bringing Israel out of Egypt, contrary to the command in Exodus to build the tabernacle.

2 Samuel 7:5-7: Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in? [my servant...: Heb. to my servant, to David]

Contradiction with Matthew 12:6

Jesus mentions something greater than the temple, contrasting with the elaborate instructions for the tabernacle.

Matthew 12:6: But I say unto you, That in this place is [one] greater than the temple.
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