Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 26:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 26:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 26:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God gave detailed instructions to build a special tent called the tabernacle with strong bars to hold it up. This helped people know where to worship and be close to God.

Exodus 26:27: And five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the side of the tabernacle, for the two sides westward.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 28:19

This verse describes all plans as written down and given by divine inspiration, which suggests a level of divine improvisation rather than a different specific implementation as outlined in Exodus for the Tabernacle.

1 Chronicles 28:19: All [this, said David], the LORD made me understand in writing by [his] hand upon me, [even] all the works of this pattern.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11

This describes Christ as a high priest of a greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, contrasting the emphasis on the physical construction given in Exodus 26.

Hebrews 9:11: But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;

Contradiction with John 4:21

Jesus speaks of worshipping God beyond physical locations, whereas Exodus 26:27 is specific about physical construction details for worship.

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.

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

States that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, which could be seen as differing from the instructions for constructing the Tabernacle in Exodus.

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

Contradiction with Revelation 21:22

This verse describes the New Jerusalem as having no Temple, emphasizing a divine presence beyond physical structures, in contrast to the building instructions in Exodus.

Revelation 21:22: And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
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