Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 26:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 26:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 26:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted the Israelites to make a special curtain for the tent door, using pretty colors like blue, purple, and red, and it had to be made with nice fabric and decorated with needlework. This was to make the tent look beautiful and special for worship.

Exodus 26:36: And thou shalt make an hanging for the door of the tent, [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, wrought with needlework.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

Exodus 26:36 calls for cherubim on the veil, while Exodus 20:4 warns against making any graven image.

Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Leviticus 26:1

Exodus 26:36 involves creating designs for the tabernacle, counter to Leviticus 26:1's prohibition on setting up carved stones.

Leviticus 26:1: Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up [any] image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I [am] the LORD your God. [standing...: or, pillar] [image of...: or, figured stone: Heb. a stone of picture]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:8

Whereas Exodus 26:36 involves artistry for the tabernacle, Deuteronomy 5:8 prohibits idols or images.

Deuteronomy 5:8: Thou shalt not make thee [any] graven image, [or] any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the waters beneath the earth:

Contradiction with 1 John 5:21

Exodus 26:36 prescribes artistic work for the sanctuary, yet 1 John 5:21 advises believers to avoid idols.

1 John 5:21: Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
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