Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 27:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 27:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 27:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the space of the special place where people can come to worship is measured and is made to be very specific, like how we follow special rules for important things. It's like making sure a playground is the right size so everyone can play safely and happily.

Exodus 27:13: And the breadth of the court on the east side eastward [shall be] fifty cubits.

Contradiction with Exodus 25:9

While Exodus 27:13 gives specific measurements for the court, Exodus 25:9 emphasizes making everything according to the pattern shown by God, suggesting divine plans may not align with fixed measurements.

Exodus 25:9: According to all that I shew thee, [after] the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make [it].

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

Exodus 27:13 describes a physical and measured place of worship, contrasting the idea in Acts 17:24 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 John 4:21

Exodus 27:13 outlines a specific location for God's people to worship, contradicting John 4:21 where Jesus states the hour is coming when worship will not be tied to any particular place.

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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