Contradiction with Exodus 26:36
This verse describes the screen for the door of the tent being made of blue, purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, similar to Exodus 27:16, but it does not mention the specific inclusion of pillars like Exodus 27:16 does for the court gate.
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 38:18
This verse describes the gate of the court with different dimensions and materials compared to Exodus 27:16, leading to inconsistencies in the description of the tabernacle's construction.
Exodus 38:18: And the hanging for the gate of the court [was] needlework, [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: and twenty cubits [was] the length, and the height in the breadth [was] five cubits, answerable to the hangings of the court.
Contradiction with Exodus 36:37
This verse specifies the hanging for the tent of the tabernacle's door with materials similar to Exodus 27:16 but differs in the use within the tabernacle structure, suggesting potential contradictions in application or description.
Exodus 36:37: And he made an hanging for the tabernacle door [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, of needlework; [of needlework: Heb. the work of a needleworker or, embroiderer]